Substituted at the 64th minute during the match between Real Madrid and RB Salzburg, Jude Bellingham clutched his back in pain on the bench. Reported to have sustained a back injury by Carlo Ancelotti, the English player has sparked concerns following leaked footage that speaks volumes about the issue.
A jack of all trades for the Real Madrid team for months, Jude Bellingham spares no effort to defend the white shirt. Whether in midfield, defence, or even attack, the England international contributes significantly to the Madrid side. Against RB Salzburg on Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu, Bellingham shone in the build-up to Real’s first two goals against the Austrian side. Always involved in challenges, the former Borussia Dortmund player occasionally suffers from minor injuries that linger for days. During the seventh round of the Champions League against Salzburg, he hurt his back.
The image of Jude writhing in pain
Quickly rested by Carlo Ancelotti given the scoreline that secured three points for Real Madrid on Wednesday, Jude Bellingham spent quite some time complaining of back pain. As shown by footage leaked on social media after Real’s 5-1 victory, the English star is clearly dealing with an issue that hopefully won’t persist for long. Speaking in the post-match press conference, the Madrid coach confirmed that his player was suffering from lower back pain, hence the early substitution at the 64th minute.
Crucial in Real Madrid’s starting eleven, Bellingham is being closely monitored by the club’s medical staff. With Vinícius Júnior already ruled out for the next two matches – including the crucial fixture against Brest next week – Real Madrid is counting heavily on the 21-year-old midfielder, who has delivered the most assists in the Champions League since last season.
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