Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that Jude Bellingham is still struggling with a shoulder injury despite a goal-scoring return for Real Madrid.
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- Bellingham suffered dislocated shoulder
- Missed England duty
- Returned with goal vs Cadiz
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The midfielder sat out consecutive games before the international break and was forced to withdraw from the England squad for their final two Euro 2024 qualifiers after dislocating his shoulder against Rayo Vallecano. However, he started against Cadiz on Sunday and was on the scoresheet once again.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Bellingham wrapped up a 3-0 victory on the road with a fine finish across the goalkeeper in the 74th minute. He was withdrawn shortly afterwards, and his manager Ancelotti has admitted his star man still hasn't fully recovered from his injury.
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WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID
Speaking to reporters, the Italian tactician said: "Bellingham is fine. He still has the problem he had but he is fine with the protection."
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DID YOU KNOW?
Bellingham's strike made it 14 goals in 15 games in all competitions since his big-money arrival at the Bernabeu, meaning he has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 13 in the same number of matches.