Madrid Universal
·8 September 2025
Real Madrid will not rush the return of their four injured stars

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·8 September 2025
Three games into the new season, Real Madrid have had a bright start to the new season under the leadership of Xabi Alonso.
The club have won all three of their matches in La Liga so far, but things are about to get more difficult when they return to action after the international break.
That is perhaps when coach Alonso will be desperate to have the injured players, including Jude Bellingham, back at his disposal.
Bellingham is not the only absentee for Los Blancos. Alongside him, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, and Endrick are also working their way back to full fitness.
According to COPE, though, Real Madrid have no intention to rush these players back onto the pitch. This is despite the fact that the team could use their services heading into a busy September schedule.
As things stand, Bellingham’s case is the most serious right now, as the midfielder is unlikely to return to the peak of health at least until November, though the report suggests all players may return to action by mid-October.
Real Madrid are patiently awaiting the return of Jude Bellingham. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Camavinga, meanwhile, is close to regaining full fitness following an ankle issue sustained before the season began.
The Frenchman’s dynamism and versatility are badly missed in midfield, and the international break is seen as the perfect window to continue his recovery.
For Mendy, the situation remains more delicate, though the left-back also appears to be in the final phase of his recovery. The same can be said for Endrick as well.
Real Madrid’s depth has allowed them to win their opening three games without these stars, but with tougher fixtures and the Champions League looming, Alonso will be eager to welcome them back.