Real Madrid Star Jude Bellingham’s Injury is a Rare One – Here’s Why
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been ruled out for the first month of the La Liga season due to a calf injury. The young English star will also miss England’s Nations League fixtures next month, which are interim manager Lee Carsley’s first matches in charge of the senior team.
Taking to Instagram, Bellingham wrote: "Nothing I hate more than missing games but trying to see the positive side and maybe my body is telling me it needs a bit more rest after a busy year. I’m very frustrated but I’ll be supporting the lads like a fan until I can re-join them again in my best and strongest form."
The injury is to the plantaris muscle in his right leg, which starts behind the knee and contains a long thin tendon that drops down towards the Achilles. According to Marca, around 10% of people do not have a plantaris muscle, making this injury relatively rare.
The differing makeup of our bodies means that approximately 10 per cent of the world’s population physically cannot suffer the injury. There is a wide debate as to the muscle’s actual function, as certain functions are not affected by a plantaris muscle injury.
Bellingham’s absence provides a further headache for Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti ahead of his side’s second game of the campaign against Real Valladolid. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is out with a knee injury, while left-back Ferland Mendy is suspended. Long-term absentee David Alaba is still recovering from the serious knee injury he suffered in January, but is now nearing a return.
It’s clear that Bellingham is frustrated by the injury, but he’s taking the positive approach and will support his teammates from the sidelines. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the pitch soon.
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