Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham assured fans concerned about injury in midweek that he will feature in the first El Clasico of the season against Barcelona on Saturday..
Bellingham has somehow surpassed expectations after his big-money summer move from Borussia Dortmund, leading his new side in goals scoring 11 goals in 12 games in all competitions .. He also recorded three assists during this period..
But the England star, after finding the back of the net as Madrid beat Braga 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday to maintain his 100 per cent record in this season's group stages, was injured in Portugal as raising concerns that he would miss the competition match.. trip to Catalonia..
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti quickly insisted there was no major problem..
"He's doing well.. His adductors are a little under load because the ground is a bit soft.. But nothing special.. He'll recover," the coach explained.. “He's fine, a little tired like everyone else.. But that's normal.."
Bellingham himself, despite not yet returning to training, posted a similar update on Thursday..
"I'll be at the Clasico," he told RTVE ..
Marca reports that Madrid staff are optimistic they will take part.. Indeed, they are fit and ready for the crucial clash with Barcelona – just one point off the top of La Liga..
On said Bellingham had worked with in-house physiotherapists in both Valdebebas and Madrid, wrapping him in cotton, so to speak, ahead of the biggest game of 2023/24 so far, the intention being He could take part in training on Friday and be available for Ancelotti in the match on Saturday..
After the Clasico, Madrid will have a whole week without action before their next match at home to Rayo Vallecano on November 5, which will benefit players hoping for a short break ..
Comments
Post a Comment