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Real Madrid had a difficult weekend after being held to a goalless draw by Rayo Vallecano.
What worried fans the most was Jude Bellingham’s injury. Despite being able to play the full game, the Englishman received a knock on his left shoulder.
Carlo Ancelotti told supporters after the game that the injury was not severe and that he hoped to have the player ready on Wednesday.
Jude Bellingham is unlikely to face Braga.
According to Edu Aguirre of El Chiringuito, Jude Bellingham is unlikely to play against Braga this week.
Real Madrid may be taking this cautious move since they do not want their top player to worsen his shoulder injury.
As a result, the Englishman might be rested for Wednesday’s match against the Portuguese club. In any event, the midweek match will not be essential for Los Blancos.
Real Madrid is in first place in Group C after three consecutive victories. A victory against Braga this week will also secure their position in the Round of 16.
When will Bellingham be back?
According to Aguirre, Bellingham might make his comeback against Valencia this weekend, when he is anticipated to play from the start.
That will be the last league game before the season’s third international break. Real Madrid, on the other hand, would most likely prefer that Bellingham not see too much action over the break.
Nonetheless, the Englishman’s shoulder injury is not too serious, and he should be able to recover in the coming days.
With Bellingham likely absent this midweek, Ancelotti may have the opportunity to experiment with some of the squad’s lesser-used players, notably Arda Guler and Nico Paz.
