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Real Madrid mainstay confirms he will undergo surgery after Club World Cup – ‘Tired of playing with sling’
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has revealed that he will undergo shoulder surgery once the FIFA Club World Cup concludes.
The midfielder has been playing through the pain for quite a long time and admitted he has reached a point where he needs to fix the issue for good.
Bellingham was the standout performer in Real Madrid’s win over Pachuca, scoring a fine left-footed goal in the first half. The strike earned him the MVP award, and after the game, he shared his thoughts with RMTV.
Speaking in impressive Spanish, Bellingham commented on the extreme heat during the match. “The heat is incredible, but it’s the same for everyone. We have to get used to it,” he said.
Despite the physical discomfort, the Englishman continues to play a key role for the team and remains committed to helping them win the tournament before addressing his injury.
Working with Alonso and playing through pain
Bellingham also praised new manager Xabi Alonso, who recently took over at Real Madrid. “Xabi Alonso is a top coach. I talk to him a lot and we’re really happy with the new ideas he’s brought,” said Bellingham.
Reflecting on the win over Pachuca, Bellingham acknowledged the challenge of playing with ten men after Asencio’s early red card.
“The game became tough, but we showed our personality and stuck together. Courtois made some great saves. It wasn’t perfect, but we’ll keep improving.”
When asked about his shoulder, Bellingham was honest. “It’s better now, but I’m tired of playing with the sling. I’ve lost a lot of weight because of how much I’m sweating during matches.
“I’ll have surgery after the tournament. The medical staff have been amazing, but I just want to play pain-free again.”
Bellingham also spoke about his preferred position on the pitch. “It’s hard to choose. I just want to be involved, whether that’s deeper or further forward. When I play deeper, I get the ball more.
“When I’m higher up, I can influence the attack. I’m happy to help the team wherever I’m needed,” he concluded.
Real Madrid’s performance against Real Betis was shambolic, to say the least as the team faced many of the problems that have haunted them over the past couple of years.
But on a night where most of the attackers struggled to create anything of note, Dean Huijsen emerged as a lone bright spark for Los Blancos.
Huijsen keeps his promise
As reported by MARCA, Huijsen was the standout performer for Real Madrid, marshalling the backline with real authority even as the team struggled around him.
There has been a noticeable shift in the young defender’s mentality this season, with the player showing more competitive nature and looking much fiercer.
This is an attitude Huijsen had always promised, having inherited the iconic number four shift from David Alaba, a number he associates with his idols Sergio Ramos and Fernando Hierro.
“What I do know is that I’ll give everything of myself every day, whether in training or in a game,” he vowed, and at La Cartuja he delivered on that word.
His primary task was neutralising Juan ‘Cucho’ Hernandez, and he did so superbly, drying up the Colombian’s supply and repeatedly anticipating danger.
He also held his own in a niggly battle with Antony, refusing to be ruffled by one of Betis’ most inspired performers.
His composure on the ball, one of the qualities that has elevated him, saw him venture forward, forcing a fine save from the goalkeeper in the 11th minute and later heading against the woodwork.
The Konate partnership grows
Alongside him, Ibrahima Konate did his job, albeit without matching his partner’s brilliance.
The Frenchman was a little less assured, both in and out of possession, reflecting the two speeds of the centre-back pairing.
Huijsen looks settled and increasingly commanding, while Konate is still building the sharpness needed to reach his best in white.
Nonetheless, the partnership is heading in the right direction, and in Huijsen, Real Madrid appear to have unearthed a genuine leader for an area that has long been a weakness.
Each performance is also an argument to Luis de la Fuente, as the defender looks to reclaim the Spain spot he lost before the World Cup.
