England star Jude Bellingham has not hit the heights many hoped for at Euro 2024, apart from his brilliant overhead kick against Slovakia – some in England have even called for him to be dropped. His club got the better of him until around February, but Real Madrid are worried now.
Scout Leader Juni Calafat looked on Bellingham in action during England's semi-final against the Netherlands, and AS Diary say he was worried by what he saw. After the game, Calafat was in the stands discussing Bellingham's fitness with his family, fearing that he is “at the limit” physically. The Whites want to give him as much love and protection as they currently can.
Meanwhile there is also the problem of his shoulder injury in the background. Relief report that Real Madrid does not want to consider surgery on the shoulder, which he dislocated in November. It's an injury he's carried with him ever since, and he's played through considerable pain, sometimes taking painkillers for it, and wearing NFL-style braces for it. The positive is that it is not dislocated again, but the pain refuses to die, and it will probably require surgery to fix it for good – which in turn would mean several months out of action.
At just 21 years old, Bellingham has played 3,644 minutes for Real Madrid this season alone, and if it wasn't for a muscle injury, he could be close to the 4,000 minute mark. Meanwhile at Euro 2024, Bellingham have missed just 19 minutes of England's campaign, with two extra-times also involved in their last three games. Given how crucial last season was, the Blancos' concern is understandable.
