JUDE BELLINGHAM has been ruled out of England’s upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers due to a shoulder injury, according to reports.
The Real Madrid midfielder, 20, missed the Spanish giants’ 3-0 win over Braga in the Champions League on Wednesday.
It is now being reported he will play no part in their clash with Valencia on Saturday evening.
And he is set to be sidelined for two weeks – meaning he will be unavailable for England’s upcoming matches against Malta and North Macedonia.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have released a statement saying: “After the tests conducted today on our player Jude Bellingham, he was diagnosed with instability in his left shoulder, as a result of a recent dislocation.”
Bellingham’s injury is the latest in a series of problems for Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
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Tottenham’s James Maddison has already withdrawn with an ankle issue that is set to keep him out until the new year.
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka limped off during the Gunners’ win over Sevilla in the Champions League.
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson picked up a hamstring injury against Borussia Dortmund in midweek.
And Brighton captain Lewis Dunk was another England star that picked up a knock in European competition as he was replaced at half-time during their 2-0 victory over Ajax.
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Bellingham’s injury is a blow to Real Madrid as he has instantly become their talisman since arriving in the summer.
The ex-Birmingham man has enjoyed a remarkable start to life at the Bernabeu, scoring 13 goals and providing three assists in 14 games.
He has also already racked up 27 caps for England, scoring two goals.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
