Jude Bellingham Medical Update Date and Time: The Latest
Jude Bellingham Medical Update date and time: On July 16, 2025, Real Madrid confirmed that Jude Bellingham underwent successful surgery to address a recurrent dislocation of his left shoulder. The procedure, overseen by club medical experts and specialists in London, comes after months of persistent pain and playing with a brace since first sustaining the injury in November 2023.
What Happened?
- Injury Origin: Bellingham dislocated his left shoulder during a La Liga match in November 2023 but delayed surgery to support club and international commitments throughout the 2024–25 season.
- Persistent Pain: Despite bracing, he continued to struggle with discomfort, finally opting for surgery after Real Madrid's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup in July 2025.
- Estimated Absence: Medical assessments suggest Bellingham will be sidelined for 10–12 weeks, making a late October return his realistic target.
- Matches Missed: He will miss at least the first eight La Liga matches, two Champions League group games, and key international fixtures for England.
Jude Bellingham Medical Update: Official Statements
Real Madrid:
"Our player Jude Bellingham has undergone successful surgery today to address recurrent dislocation of his left shoulder. The operation was carried out by doctors Manuel Leyes and Andrew Wallace, under the supervision of the Real Madrid Medical Services. Bellingham will now undergo a period of rehabilitation, prior to returning to training and starting his recovery."
Bellingham’s Perspective:
"I've got to the point where... I'm fed up with the brace, and having to tug on it and having (other) players tug on it, and it rearranging all the time," Bellingham explained after the Club World Cup, highlighting his frustration prior to opting for surgery.
Item Details and Timeline
- Surgery Date July 16, 2025
- Expected Absence 10–12 weeks
- Injury Origin Dislocated left shoulder (Nov. 2023)
- Key Games Missed Season opener, Madrid derby, UCL, England WCQ
- Targeted Return El Clasico vs Barcelona (Oct. 26, 2025)
Impact for Real Madrid and England
- For Real Madrid: They lose their creative midfield anchor for the season’s openers and key matches, including Champions League group fixtures and the fierce city derby.
- For England: Bellingham will miss September’s World Cup qualifiers, a blow to Gareth Southgate’s plans heading into the qualification run.
- Expected Return: Optimism surrounds Bellingham rejoining training in October, with hopes pinned on his participation in the season’s first El Clasico at Barcelona.