The unique nature of Jude Bellingham’s injury as player faces one month out | OneFootball

According to a report from MARCA, the injury that Jude Bellingham suffered is particularly rare because it involves a muscle that not everyone possesses.

It is estimated that around 10% of people do not have the thin plantar muscle, which is the muscle Bellingham has injured.

Notably, the injury is expected to keep Bellingham out of action for approximately three to four weeks and Real Madrid are planning to integrate him into the first team action during the Madrid Derby on September 29.

This means he is likely to miss several important matches for his club and country. For Real Madrid, Bellingham is expected to miss games against Valladolid, Las Palmas, and Betis.

Additionally, he will likely be unavailable for England’s matches against Ireland and Finland.

What kind of injury does Bellingham have?

The muscle that Jude Bellingham has injured is very rare. (Photo by SERGEI GAPON/AFP via Getty Images)

What makes this injury particularly interesting is that it involves a part of the body that is rarely mentioned in medical reports.

The plantar muscle, which is the one Bellingham has injured, is a long, thin muscle located behind the knee and in the calf area of the leg.

This muscle is part of a group with the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, which make up the superficial layer of muscles in the back of the leg.

The structure of the plantar muscle can vary greatly among individuals, both in its thickness and length. In some cases, the muscle has two distinct parts that are separated by a tendon.

However, about 10% of people do not have this muscle at all. In fact, there is still much debate among medical professionals about the true function of the plantar muscle.

Some theories suggest that this muscle might not have a significant role in humans anymore, especially since its removal or absence does not seem to affect the ability to sense movement or flex the leg.