Overview

• Images on social media reveal a prominent scar down Bellingham’s left shoulder three weeks after his operation at London’s Fortius Clinic.
• The 22-year-old first injured his shoulder in the opening months of 2023-24 and managed the damage with a protective brace until choosing surgery after the Club World Cup.
• Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso will turn to Brahim Díaz, Arda Güler and new signing Franco Masantuono to fill the midfield role during his absence.
• Bellingham used an Instagram post to thank medical staff by name, including Andrew Wallace, Susan Alexander, Ivan Ortega and Dr Leyes, for their support and care.
• He will miss Real Madrid’s season opener plus England’s September World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.