Huge Blow for Real Madrid As Top Player Suffers Injury, Ruled Out for a Month
- Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is set for a stint on the sidelines due to a leg injury, casting doubt on his availability for England
- Bellingham will miss the Three Lions' opening Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in September
- Los Blancos have confirmed that Bellingham sustained an injury to his right leg and is under ongoing evaluation to assess his fitness
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham's injury could never be suffered by approximately 10 per cent of the world's population.
Medical tests have confirmed that the Englishman has suffered a "muscle injury in the plantar muscle of his right leg."
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Spanish publication Diario AS reports that Bellingham will be sidelined for at least a month due to plantar fasciitis, with a minimum recovery time of three weeks.
Bellingham's uncommon injury
The plantaris muscle starts behind the knee, with a long, thin tendon that extends down toward the Achilles.
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Though it might seem like a common injury at first glance, it's actually quite rare—due to the variations in our bodies, about 10% of the global population can't physically experience it.
According to Marca, roughly one in ten people lack a plantaris muscle.
When will Bellingham return?
If his recovery takes longer than expected, the 21-year-old could be out until the city derby against Atletico Madrid on September 29th.
He will definitely miss matches against Real Valladolid, Las Palmas, Real Betis, and his England duties.
Bellingham will also miss both of the Three Lions' Nations League games against Ireland and Finland, per Goal.
Should the injury progress more slowly, his availability for games against Real Sociedad, Espanyol, and Alaves could also be at risk, although he is expected to return in time for the Atletico match.
Carlo Ancelotti informed the press that Bellingham was being assessed for a knock, but the injury is a frustrating blow as he works to shape his revamped squad.
Following a draw against RCD Mallorca, losing one of his top players is far from ideal, though it might accelerate the search for the balance he mentioned was lacking in their first Liga match, as they can't afford to drop more points.
Reason Real Madrid players wear special masks in training
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Real Madrid players were spotted wearing special masks and backpacks during a training session on August 21.
The masks are a product and idea of their renowned fitness trainer, Antonio Pintus, who uses them from time to time.
The reigning La Liga champions began their title defence in dispiriting fashion after a one-all draw against Mallorca.
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