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Jude Bellingham to miss vital Real Madrid and England games

Alonso touts Bellingham as his 'key player' at Madrid
  • Jude Bellingham has undergone shoulder surgery to treat a recurring dislocation of his left shoulder.
  • The Real Madrid and England midfielder had the procedure after his club's elimination from the Club World Cup.
  • The surgery is expected to sideline Bellingham until October, though Real Madrid did not confirm a specific length of absence.
  • Consequently, Bellingham is set to miss the start of Real Madrid's La Liga campaign and England's September World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
  • The issue with Bellingham's shoulder was previously noted by Carlo Ancelotti in December 2023.
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