Real Madrid will implement special plan for key talisman to reduce injury risk | OneFootball

Real Madrid are set to introduce a specialized plan for midfielder Jude Bellingham, aimed at reducing his injury risk and ensuring his long-term fitness throughout the season, reports Cadena SER.

Real Madrid’s new strategy involves creating a detailed roadmap to manage Bellingham’s workload carefully.

Club officials emphasize the need for the Englishman, who is currently recovering from an injury, to balance his playing time with adequate rest.

Despite his continued influence on the pitch, Real Madrid acknowledge that Bellingham is not dominating games as he did at the start of the previous season. They attribute this dip in performance to the toll from his strenuous efforts last term.

This season presents a particularly gruelling schedule for Real Madrid, with the team competing in La Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League, Supercopa de Espana, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the Club World Cup, having already won the UEFA Super Cup.

Bellingham is currently injured. (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)

Bellingham’s situation is further complicated by the residual effects of his recent Euro 2024 campaign. Although he narrowly avoided surgery, ongoing assessments suggest that he might need further evaluations or minor procedures during the off-season.

The midfielder has benefited from a solid pre-season at Valdebebas, but Real Madrid are determined to manage his game time more strategically to maintain his peak performance.

Real Madrid are closely monitoring Bellingham’s shoulder, having consulted with Spain’s leading shoulder specialists to prepare for any potential surgery should issues arise.

The conversation about Bellingham’s game time is not intended to be disciplinary but rather a proactive measure.

Real Madrid aim to help him maintain the high level of performance seen in the first half of last season. The club want him to understand that while he will be a central figure, it is not necessary for him to play the full 90 minutes in every match of the season.

Bellingham is currently recovering from an injury he sustained last month and is seen as touch-and-go for Real Madrid’s La Liga clash against Real Sociedad.