Real Madrid have already held their final training session before Saturday’s Champions League final, and the countdown is on for Los Blancos in their bid to win a record-extending 15th title in the iconic competition. The event will be extra special for Jude Bellingham, as not only is it against his former club Borussia Dortmund, but he is playing in his homeland of England, with the final at Wembley Stadium.
There is no doubt that Bellingham will be starting for Real Madrid, but during Friday’s training session, he caused concern by regularly clutching his shoulder. The 20-year-old initially suffered the issue back in November, and he has been wearing a heavy brace since then, with surgery having been delayed.
Going under the knife will remedy the issue, although the operation is unlikely to take place under mid-July at the earliest, given that he will be playing for England at Euro 2024. Real Madrid will hope that the issue remains manageable, and that the slight concern shown on Friday is only that.