{"id":628457,"date":"2025-09-08T12:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=628457"},"modified":"2025-09-08T12:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:03:12","slug":"jude-bellingham-nears-real-madrid-training-return-after-shoulder-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/jude-bellingham-nears-real-madrid-training-return-after-shoulder-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Jude Bellingham Nears Real Madrid Training Return After Shoulder Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jude Bellingham is edging closer to a return to the training pitch at Real Madrid as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery. The 22-year-old midfielder underwent surgery shortly after the Club World Cup this summer. The England star finally addressed an injury that had troubled him since November 2023. <\/p><p>The England international impressed in a more advanced position at the Club World Cup. However, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is expected to deploy Bellingham in a deeper midfield role once he is fully fit, following Luka Modric&rsquo;s departure. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bellingham To Be Back Training on the Pitch This Week<\/h2><p>Los Blancos accepted that Jude Bellingham&nbsp;would miss the start of the new campaign, with a potential return set for late October. Encouragingly, signs suggest Bellingham&rsquo;s recovery is progressing smoothly. With most of his teammates currently away on international duty, Bellingham is preparing to step up his workload. <\/p><p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ousmane-dembele-injury-update-how-many-matches-will-the-psg-star-miss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Ousmane Dembele Injury Update: How Many Matches Will the PSG Star Miss?<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>According to reports in Spain, Bellingham&nbsp;will take his first touches with the ball since the operation on Monday. If his progress continues without setbacks, he could even participate in parts of light team training, although the club&rsquo;s medical staff are keen to keep his enthusiasm in check. There are concerns that his eagerness to return could risk aggravating the injury. As a result, it has led Madrid to enforce a strict &ldquo;zero risk&rdquo; approach.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680; BREAKING: Jude Bellingham will be back training on the pitch THIS WEEK.<br><br>Some trainings with the team are NOT ruled out either. The player feels very good &amp; is eager to return soon. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marca?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@marca<\/a> &#127988;&#917607;&#917602;&#917605;&#917614;&#917607;&#917631;&#128293; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TlV1OJwuGT\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/TlV1OJwuGT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/theMadridZone\/status\/1964951285242957946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/memphis-depay-netherlands-all-time-top-goalscorer-dutch-world-cup-qualifying-lithuania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Memphis Depay Becomes Netherlands&rsquo; All-Time Top Goalscorer As Dutch Survive Scare in Thrilling World Cup Qualifying Clash Against Lithuania<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Despite the optimism surrounding his recovery, Madrid remain cautious. According to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/futbol\/real-madrid\/2025\/09\/07\/bellingham-listo-arrimar-hombro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Marca<\/a><\/em>, Bellingham&rsquo;s return will only come when medical staff are certain he is fully ready. For now, Madrid will continue to navigate the early stages of the season without one of their most important players. Bellingham is set to miss several La Liga fixtures and at least two Champions League matches.<\/p><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jude Bellingham is edging closer to a return to the training pitch at Real Madrid as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery. The 22-year-old midfielder underwent surgery shortly after the Club World Cup this summer. The England star finally addressed an injury that had troubled him since November 2023. 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