Injured Real Madrid superstar resumes training on the pitch | OneFootball

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham will miss an important part of the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his shoulder.

The Englishman had been experiencing discomfort for over a year and was unable to play at 100 per cent. In the end, this past July he went under the knife after Real Madrid’s elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup.

Real Madrid’s medical staff expect an absence of between three and four months. This means Bellingham’s return should take place no earlier than the end of October or early November.

It is a very significant absence for Xabi Alonso, who will be forced to construct his strongest starting eleven without the England international.

Bellingham begins training on the pitch

However, the big news this Friday in Valdebebas were the first images of Bellingham back working on the pitch, jogging separately from the group, reports SPORT.

Just 30 days after his operation, the Real Madrid talisman has already started preparing his return to competition. This is a big step in the right direction as far as the England international’s recovery is concerned.

Bellingham is unlikely to return until late October. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

However, the club do not wish to rush the midfielder’s recovery in order to ensure that he can return at 100 per cent and not play with pain again.

In addition, Alonso has several players who can occupy his position, such as Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler, and even new signing Franco Mastantuono.

Set to miss key matches

At least three months of absence means Bellingham is set to miss some crucial games for Real Madrid in the early parts of the season. Among the most important matches he could be unavailable are the two toughest of the first half of the campaign.

Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid in the seventh round of La Liga, with the derby at the Santiago Bernabeu scheduled on the weekend of 28 September. If the recovery timetable is met, the Englishman should not be able to take part in the derby.

In addition, the Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu against Barcelona will take place at the end of October. In principle, Bellingham should arrive without problems, but after such a long absence and being out of form, he could return without being fully fit.

During these months, he will also miss the opening fixtures of the UEFA Champions League group stage, although the schedule has not yet been drawn.