Real Madrid are reportedly looking to fast-track Jude Bellingham’s return from injury after a series of setbacks has left the squad short of key players. The 21-year-old midfielder, who has been out since August 18 due to a foot injury, was initially expected to miss over a month of action. His injury also saw him left out of England’s squad for their international fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in September. However, Madrid’s medical team is now considering accelerating his recovery, with reports suggesting Bellingham could be available for the match against Real Sociedad on September 14, just after the international break.Few had expected Bellingham to return this soon, but Real Madrid’s mounting injury problems have left manager Carlo Ancelotti with limited options. The club is dealing with a series of injuries, particularly in the midfield and defense. Eduardo Camavinga remains sidelined, and Dani Ceballos is expected to be out for two months following an ankle injury. In addition, Aurelien Tchouameni was forced to withdraw from the France squad with an injury, while left-back Ferland Mendy is also dealing with fitness issues.The situation worsened during the international break when center-back Eder Militao left Brazil’s squad due to a thigh problem, and news surfaced that 19-year-old defender Jacobo Ramon will miss around two weeks. With David Alaba already out with a long-term injury, Ancelotti is running out of options at the back.
These escalating issues have left Ancelotti considering calling on Bellingham earlier than expected, even though some reports still suggest the midfielder could need another three weeks to fully recover. Madrid, sitting second in La Liga, are already four points behind Barcelona, adding pressure to get results quickly as they aim to catch up with their fierce rivals.Real Madrid is facing a challenging period with multiple key players sidelined due to injuries, forcing them to consider fast-tracking Jude Bellingham’s return from injury. The 21-year-old midfielder has been out since August 18 due to a foot injury, and while he was initially expected to miss more than a month, the club’s current injury crisis might push them to bring him back sooner.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti is particularly short of options in both midfield and defense. With Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Ferland Mendy all dealing with injuries, Real Madrid’s squad depth has been severely tested. The situation worsened during the international break, as Eder Militao left Brazil’s squad due to a thigh problem, and young defender Jacobo Ramon was ruled out for around two weeks. David Alaba’s long-term injury further compounds Madrid’s defensive woes.
Given these circumstances, Real Madrid’s medical team is reportedly considering accelerating Bellingham’s recovery to have him available for their match against Real Sociedad on September 14, right after the international break. This would be a surprise return, as initial expectations suggested a longer recovery period. However, with the team already four points behind Barcelona in La Liga, the pressure is mounting on Ancelotti to find solutions and close the gap with their rivals.
While some reports suggest that Bellingham might still need another three weeks to fully recover, Real Madrid’s desperation to maintain their title challenge could see him return to action sooner than anticipated. The decision will likely hinge on the balance between risk and necessity, as rushing Bellingham back too soon could risk further aggravating his injury.
