Jude Bellingham: You Must Be Patient to Go Fast

Being too eager to return to play after just recovering from an injury could cost midfielder Jude Bellingham dearly.

Bellingham Suffers Recurring Shoulder Injury

Jude Bellingham’s injury was one of the few negative notes in Real Madrid’s recent 4-1 win against Espanyol. The English player hurt his shoulder and had to leave the field in the 83rd minute, replaced by Antonio Rudiger.

This isn’t the first time Bellingham has had shoulder problems. Last November, the 2003-born midfielder suffered a serious shoulder injury during a match against Rayo Vallecano after landing awkwardly.

Bellingham refused surgery and played through the pain for nearly a year. Now, every time the 21-year-old midfielder feels discomfort in his shoulder, Real Madrid fans have reason to worry.

Bellingham Shouldn’t Take Risks

Initial medical checks show that the injury is not too serious. However, Real Madrid is being cautious and plans to rest him in the upcoming match against Alaves.

But according to Marca, Bellingham holds a different view. The English midfielder wants to play, believing the pain has subsided.

Bellingham’s desire is understandable. Since the start of the season, he hasn’t contributed much to Los Blancos, and he is yet to score a goal. The 2003-born player suffered a foot injury and missed the first four matches of La Liga 2024/25. He only returned after the September FIFA international break.

Bellingham didn’t undergo surgery on his shoulder and has been playing through the pain for some time now. His presence on the field has immediately brought fresh energy to Real Madrid’s midfield in the last three matches.

The 21-year-old’s appearance has made Real Madrid’s attacking plays smoother. He has created connections between the midfield and forward line with pinpoint passes and attacking plays.

With Real Madrid dealing with multiple injuries, Bellingham wants to contribute. However, it would be very risky for the 2003-born midfielder to ignore doctors’ advice and continue playing when he’s just recently recovered and isn’t in top physical condition.

At that point, many risks could arise for Bellingham’s shoulder. Both he and Real Madrid would face significant consequences.

The season is still long. Bellingham has many opportunities to shine and prove his value. There’s no need for the English midfielder to take risks for just one match at the start of the season.