Jude Bellingham, one of Real Madrid’s key players, is going through a crucial moment in his career after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder. The English midfielder, who had been dealing with discomfort for some time, had a successful operation in London and now begins his recovery process.

The surgery was performed on Wednesday under the supervision of doctors Manuel Leyes and Andrew Wallace, specialists in this type of injury. The procedure also involved the Real Madrid medical staff, who have closely monitored the player’s condition since his shoulder problems worsened.

An injury that held him back for months

Since dislocating his shoulder against Rayo Vallecano two seasons ago, Bellingham has been playing with a large bandage that limited his performance. Although he pushed through to finish the season and didn’t want to miss the Club World Cup in the United States, the physical toll and pain eventually affected him, especially in the second half of the campaign, where a dip in form was noticeable.

Doctors estimate a recovery time of two to four months, though the club prefers not to give an exact timeline. According to experts like Dr. Patricia Núñez de Aysa, a full return to peak form could take until the end of the year, as he’ll need time to regain match rhythm and physical sharpness. It’s a major absence for Xabi Alonso, who is already looking at reinforcements to cover for him.

Bellingham thanks fans and focuses on coming back

Even though he’s sidelined, Bellingham hasn’t lost touch with the fans. On Instagram, he shared a photo after surgery and left a message full of gratitude and optimism:

“Thank you to Andrew Wallace and Susan Alexander, their team and everyone at Fortius Clinic for the surgery and hospitality. To Ivan Ortega and Dr. Leyes for traveling to support me. And finally, to everyone else for the kind wishes and messages. The recovery process has started — see you soon.”

Real Madrid supporters can breathe a little easier knowing the English star is in good spirits and on the road to recovery. The wait will be long, but the excitement to see Jude Bellingham shining again at the Santiago Bernabéu remains stronger than ever.