What is the duration of Jude Bellingham’s injury? How many games will he be sidelined?
Jude Bellingham is expected to be sidelined for approximately a month due to an injury, according to sources speaking to ESPN.
Bellingham exited in the ninth minute during Real Madrid’s LaLiga match against Rayo Vallecano with a muscle injury to his left thigh.
After receiving a pass from Franco Mastantuono, Bellingham fell and clutched the injured area in discomfort.
“He has been diagnosed with a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg,” stated a club announcement.
The injury sustained by Bellingham is anticipated to keep him out for a month, sources informed ESPN.
Which Real Madrid matches will Jude Bellingham miss?
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Away to Valencia, Feb. 8
Bellingham will be unavailable this weekend for the match against Valencia in LaLiga.
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Home to Real Sociedad, Feb. 14
The England midfielder will also be absent for the home match against Sociedad.
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Away to Benfica, Feb. 17
Importantly, Bellingham will miss the Champions League knockout match against Benfica.
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Away to Osasuna, Feb. 21
Madrid will face Osasuna in LaLiga between their Champions League fixtures.
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Home to Benfica, Feb 25.
Benfica will come to Madrid for the second leg of the Champions League knockout playoffs, and Bellingham will still be unavailable.
When will Jude Bellingham be back?
Bellingham is tentatively scheduled to return on March 1 for the LaLiga match at home against Getafe.
He would have been out for a month, missing five matches. Madrid currently holds second place in LaLiga, just one point behind Barcelona.
