Will Jude Bellingham's injury affect his performance?

Jude Bellingham's injury is a concern, especially since it's related to his shoulder, which he's been managing since last season ¹ ². He initially dislocated it in November 2023 and opted not to have surgery to prioritize playing in the Euro Championship ¹ ². Now, after a recent fall during the Espanyol match, there are fresh worries about the injury's impact on his performance ¹ ² ³.

Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has downplayed the concerns, stating that Bellingham will wear protection and is available to play ¹. However, it's unclear how this might affect his overall gameplay, especially considering the potential for the injury to worsen ².

Additionally, Bellingham recently suffered a muscle injury in his right leg, which was expected to keep him out for about a month ⁴ ⁵. This would have meant missing England's UEFA Nations League matches in September and Real Madrid's La Liga fixtures ⁴ ⁵.

While he's already back in training, the recurring shoulder injury and recent leg issue might still impact his performance ¹ ⁴ ² ⁵. Only time will tell how effectively he can manage these injuries and maintain his impressive Champions League stats ⁶.