Bellingham Set To Miss Fifa World Club Cup Tournament

Real Madrid’s injury woes have deepened with the news that star midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to undergo shoulder surgery following the FIFA Club World Cup in July 2025. Bellingham has been managing a persistent shoulder issue since his time at Borussia Dortmund, which was exacerbated by a dislocation during a match against Rayo Vallecano in November 2023. Despite playing through the injury with heavy strapping, the club has now decided that surgical intervention is necessary. The procedure is expected to sideline him for approximately 12 weeks, causing him to miss the start of the 2025–26 La Liga season .

This development adds to Real Madrid’s extensive injury list, which includes key players such as Vinícius Júnior (ankle sprain), Rodrygo (thigh injury), Antonio Rüdiger (meniscus tear), Ferland Mendy (muscle injury), Eduardo Camavinga (tendon injury), Éder Militão (cruciate ligament injury), and Dani Carvajal (cruciate ligament injury) . The accumulation of injuries has significantly impacted the team’s performance, contributing to a challenging season that saw them finish behind Barcelona in La Liga and exit the Champions League at the quarterfinal stage.

As the team prepares for the upcoming Club World Cup, the management faces the challenge of navigating these setbacks and ensuring player fitness for the new season. The anticipated arrival of new signings, such as England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, may provide some reinforcement, but the club will need to carefully manage its resources to remain competitive on all fronts .