Jude Bellingham Faces Calf Injury Ahead of England’s Nations League Campaign
Jude Bellingham Faces Serious Injury Ahead of Upcoming England Matches Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid’s 21-year-old midfielder, has been sidelined by a calf injury just two weeks before England’s Nations League fixtures. The injury occurred during training, and it has raised concerns about his availability for England’s upcoming matches.
Real Madrid announced on August 23, 2024, that Bellingham has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantaris muscle in his right leg. According to a club statement, “Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid’s medical team, the player has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantaris muscle in his right leg. His progress will be monitored.”
Reports from Spain suggest that Bellingham may not return until after the international break, potentially causing him to miss England interim manager Lee Carsley’s first two matches. England is scheduled to play the Republic of Ireland on September 7 and Finland on September 10 in the Nations League.
This season, Bellingham has already made two starts for Real Madrid, including their 2-0 UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta and a 1-1 draw against Mallorca in La Liga’s opening game. During his debut season at the Bernabeu, Bellingham scored 23 goals in 42 appearances, contributing significantly to the team’s La Liga and Champions League triumphs.
