REAL MADRID have issued an injury update on Jude Bellingham following their win over Rayo Vallecano.
The star, 22, suffered a hamstring injury just ten minutes into Los Blancos’ 2-1 win on Sunday.
Jude Bellingham suffered an hamstring injury following Real Madrid’s clash with Rayo VallencanoCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Bellingham left the pitch in tearsCredit: EPA
Bellingham was seen complaining about discomfort in his left hamstring during the warm-up but still started the game.
And just under ten minutes into the match, he left the pitch in tears as he was replaced by Brahim Diaz.
Bellingham underwent several scans after the match to assess the severity of the injury, which will be of huge concern to England boss .
And Real have revealed the extent of the midfielder’s latest setback.
A club statement read: “Following tests carried out today on our player by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. Awaiting evolution.”
Bellingham’s injury is a massive headache for Real boss Alvaro Arbeloa.
And it raises serious doubt over his fitness for England‘s campaign, which kicks off
Arbeloa failed to quell fears that Bellingham’s World Cup hopes may be in tatters in his post-match press conference.
The ex-Liverpool right-back said: “We still don’t know anything about Bellingham.”
However, according to Spanish newspaper Marca , is not as it is not as first feared.
They claim Bellingham will be out of action for at least “one month”.
Thomas Tuchel will be sweating over Bellingham’s injuryCredit: Alamy
Real will be hoping Bellingham is only sidelined for a month as they’re hot on the heels of LaLiga leaders and fierce rivals , who they’re a point behind.
England will begin their World cup campaign against Croatia on June 17.
The Three Lions will take on Ghana six days later, with Panama rounding off the group on June 27.
England fans around the world will all be hoping Bellingham will be match-sharp before the tournament, which is being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, starts.
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