El Clasico: Jude Bellingham is fit to face Barcelona
El Clasico: Jude Bellingham is fit to face Barcelona as the English midfielder confirmed that he would feature in the first Clasico of La Liga 2023/24.
Real Madrid‘s star Bellingham recovered quickly after being injured during the mid-week European game.
He would soon return to train with the rest of the team to prepare for the league’s biggest game this year.
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Bellingham is crucial for Madrid in the clash against Barcelona.
The English midfielder vaporized all doubts about his big-summer transfer, scoring 11 in 12 games in all competitions while registering three assists.
There had been injury scares when Bellingham suffered during the European group game. However, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insisted there was no major concern.
“He is okay. His adductors are a bit charged because the pitch was a bit soft. But nothing special. He will recover,” the coach explained. “He is okay, a bit tired like everybody else. But that’s normal.”
Despite not yet returning to training, Bellingham himself issued a similar update on Thursday.
“I will be in the Clasico,” he told RTVE.
Marca report that Madrid staff are optimistic he will indeed be fit and available for the crunch clash with Barcelona – only one point separates them at the top of La Liga.
It is said that Bellingham has been working with physios indoors at Valdebebas, as Madrid would love to have him fit before the biggest game of 2023/24 so far. The intention is that he will be able to rejoin training on Friday and be available to Ancelotti for the game on Saturday.
Following the Clasico, Madrid then have a whole week clear of games before their next match against Rayo Vallecano at home on 5 November, which will benefit players hoping for a brief rest.
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