Bellingham doubt for Champions League with shoulder injury

Football
By Xinhua | Nov 07, 2023
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.[Real Madrid]

England international midfielder Jude Bellingham is doubtful for Real Madrid's Champions League game at home to Sporting Braga on Wednesday after suffering a dislocated shoulder.

Bellingham got the injury in Real Madrid's 0-0 draw at home to Rayo Vallecano, but was able to complete the 90 minutes of the game.

The club has to decide whether to rest Bellingham until Saturday's La Liga game at home to Valencia, which is the last match before the next international break.

Bellingham has been vital since joining Real Madrid in the summer, scoring 10 goals in 11 league appearances (Real Madrid have scored a total of 23 times) and three goals in three games in Europe.

With Real Madrid topping their Champions League group with three wins from three matches to date and almost certain to reach the last-16, Carlo Ancelotti is likely to either leave Bellingham in the stands on Wednesday, or perhaps have him on the substitutes' bench in case he is needed.

Share this story
LeBron's Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep
The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, winning 115-110 to wrap up a 4-0 series victory.
Tergat, Loroupe say Africa Summit is key for local sports
While the core of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 focused on manufacturing, energy, and AI, the sports demonstration event aimed to send a clear message that sport is an industry.
Safaricom launches fifth Chapa Dimba season with Sweden opportunity
Safaricom Chapa Dimba is back for its fifth season with organisers promising bigger opportunities for young players through football, education and technology-driven scouting.
Mokaya, Moraa and Kongani shine at Mother's Day golf tournament in Kisumu
Kisii Golf Club’s Alphanus Mokaya emerged as the biggest winner during the Mother’s Day Golf Tournament held at Nyanza Golf Club after posting an impressive 43 points.
Why Kenya's 2013 Sports Act must die and be reborn
The Sports Act of 2013 has been a quiet catastrophe, progressive in ambition, toothless in practice, and so thoroughly gamed by federation officials that it has become a playground for lawyers.
.
RECOMMENDED NEWS