Real Madrid pencil in Jude Bellingham ‘mini pre-season’ ahead of UCL final | OneFootball

An insight into the plans of the coaching staff at La Liga giants Real Madrid to return star midfielder Jude Bellingham to full fitness over the season’s final weeks has this weekend been provided.

As much, of course, comes with a view to the upcoming Champions League final, on June 1st.

Bellingham, for his part, has seen his performances on the pitch compromised by a number of ailments over the course of recent weeks.

Alongside shoulder and ankle problems, the Englishman was forced to undergo a round of painkilling injections in midweek, to help him through a knee issue in Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final 2nd leg meeting with Bayern Munich.

Struggling to reproduce the kind of form which saw him take Spanish football by storm earlier in the campaign, those behind the scenes at Valdebebas, in turn, are ready to do their part.

As per a report from Relevo, a personalised ‘mini pre-season’ is being prepared for Bellingham over the next three weeks.

This will come with the combined aim of allowing the 20-year-old to ‘recover from wear and tear’ and, at the same time, keep ‘competitive rhythm’.

Bellingham’s contributions across Real Madrid’s final four La Liga outings will be staggered, likely featuring one or two starts, accompanied by appearances off the bench.

As much will be accompanied by regular medical work, and specialised training to ensure that Los Blancos’ midfield goalscorer arrives at Wembley on June 1st in tip-top shape.

Conor Laird | GSFN