Jude Bellingham: Carlo Ancelotti Provides Update on Real Madrid Star’s Fitness After Injury Scare

Jude Bellingham: Carlo Ancelotti Provides Update on Real Madrid Star’s Fitness After Injury Scare

Byron Pillay
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Carlo Ancelotti spoke after Real Madrid's win over Braga about Jude Bellingham's injury
  • Bellingham appeared to be in some pain and discomfort towards the end of the UCL game
  • Real Madrid will face Barcelona next in La Liga and will be hoping to have Bellingham play

Real Madrid fans are breathing a sigh of relief as it appears as if Jude Bellingham will be fit in time to face Barcelona in El Clasico.

The Los Blancos superstar had fans worried after he appeared to be in some discomfort during his side’s UEFA Champions League game against Braga.

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Carlo Ancelotti has provided a positive update about Jude Bellingham's fitness concern ahead of El Clasico. Antonio Villalba.
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Bellingham scored Madrid’s second goal as they went on to win 2-1, but was substituted before the end of the game.

The sight of their star limping sent many fans into panic, especially with the game against Barca approaching, but Ancelotti has allayed any fears.

As noted by AS, the Madrid boss played down any concerns, saying that the English midfielder was fine.

“His adductor is a bit overloaded due to the state of the pitch, which was a bit soft. It’s nothing special. He’ll be fine, he’s fit. He’s a bit tired, but it’s normal,” the Italian manager said.

Bellingham crucial for Madrid this season

The former Borussia Dortmund star has hit the ground running since joining the La Liga side and will be a key figure in their quest to win the La Liga title.

As noted by Transfermarkt, Bellingham has already scored 11 goals in 12 games for the Spanish side. Madrid will be hoping he can continue that fine form when they take on Barcelona in their next game.

The two sides are separated by a single point on the La Liga table.

Bellingham tipped to follow in Messi's footsteps

Jude Bellingham is having a season to remember for club and country.

The 20-year-old midfielder was again the star of the show for England recently, as they dismantled former World Champions Italy 3-1.

Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has now hailed Bellingham as being world-class and confessed the Real Madrid star has the qualities to reach the heights of Lionel Messi, Sports Brief reported.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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