According to a recent report from AS, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is racing against time to be fit for the match against Real Sociedad as he is eager to at least be part of the squad for the game.
When Bellingham sustained his injury in training on 23 August, it initially seemed like a minor but inconvenient setback.
At that time, the injury list was relatively short, including only David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga. However, the situation has significantly worsened over the past week.
Since then, the injury list has expanded dramatically. Dani Ceballos, Ferland Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eder Militao have all joined the list of unavailable players, and there was also concern about Arda Guler’s condition.
This leaves Carlo Ancelotti with only 14 fit players, including two goalkeepers, for this Saturday’s match against Real Sociedad.
Given this challenging situation, Bellingham’s return is a beacon of hope for the team. The young midfielder is recovering well from his injury, and there is still a possibility that he could make it to the game at Anoeta.
While his participation is a hopeful scenario—considering it would be just 22 days after his injury— Bellingham is determined to at least be included in the squad and travel with the team to San Sebastian.
This situation mirrors a similar one from last season when a bout of gastroenteritis prevented him from training with the team just before a match. Despite not being able to play, he travelled with the squad, though the league title was effectively decided by then.
Bellingham’s efforts to be fit in time highlight the urgency of the situation and his commitment to helping his team during this challenging period.
His presence, even if only on the bench, could be crucial for Real Madrid as they navigate this tough phase with a significantly depleted squad.