England’s EURO 2024 Final Spot in Doubt Amidst Bellingham Injury Concerns.
England has secured a place in the EURO 2024 final, but this achievement has not alleviated concerns among the “Three Lions” fans due to the complex injury situation surrounding Jude Bellingham.
According to Diario AS (Spain), Real Madrid’s head of scouting, Juni Calafat, attended the semifinal match to assess Bellingham’s condition. The “Los Blancos” official reportedly concluded that the young star, born in 2003, has reached his physical limit, suffering from a lingering shoulder injury for several months.
Bellingham has been playing in EURO 2024 while dealing with this painful shoulder injury, which dates back to November 2023. As a result, he has had to rely on pain relief injections and wear a protective brace to continue competing.
Given this injury scenario, Bellingham’s participation in the EURO 2024 final is now in serious doubt. In reality, the Real Madrid midfielder’s performance in the tournament has been subpar due to his physical limitations.
Football Espana further confirms that Bellingham is struggling with fitness issues. Last season, he played 3,644 minutes for “Los Blancos.” During EURO 2024, he has only missed 19 minutes of action and has played through extra time in the last three matches.
If Bellingham’s injury does not improve, surgery might be necessary. However, Relevo reports that Real Madrid is reluctant to have Bellingham undergo surgery, as it would sideline him for several months.
Bellingham is critically important to Real Madrid. Last season, he delivered numerous standout performances for the Bernabeu side. His potential absence from both the final and future matches could be a significant blow to both England and Real Madrid.
As England prepares for the final, all eyes will be on Bellingham’s recovery and whether he can contribute to his team’s quest for the EURO 2024 title.