Surgery, Recovery, and a Long Wait

The England international has been battling a stubborn shoulder injury for months. According to reports, the discomfort became too much to manage, so after Real Madrid wrapped up their Club World Cup campaign, Bellingham and the medical team decided enough was enough — surgery was the way forward.

On July 15th, the 21-year-old flew to London to have the procedure done. The recovery timeline meant he was expected to miss the early months of the new season, but the midfielder has been working hard behind the scenes to bounce back stronger.

Omo! First Time Back on the Grass

Fast forward to Friday morning, and fans finally got the update they’d been waiting for — Bellingham was out at Valdebebas training ground, boots on, and back in action (well, light action). It’s his first time on the pitch since the surgery, and while he’s not yet ready for competitive games, the sight alone was enough to get Madridistas buzzing online.

What This Means for Real Madrid

For manager Xabi Alonso, this is massive. Bellingham’s energy, creativity, and goal-scoring ability were a huge part of Madrid’s success last season. Even though he’s still on the road to full fitness, just having him around the squad will lift the mood ahead of their upcoming fixtures.

The club has not given a confirmed return date, but this progress suggests Bellingham could be back earlier than expected — though the team will be careful not to rush him.

Eyes on the New Season

Real Madrid are gearing up for another intense La Liga title race and a Champions League push. Having Bellingham fit and firing will be crucial, especially in the big matches where moments of magic make all the difference.

For now, fans can only wait, but Friday’s training sighting has given them fresh hope.

According to Onda Cero journalist Alberto Pereiro, veteran defender David Alaba has finally completed his first full pre-season training session under new manager Xabi Alonso. And yes, he did it without any bandage.

Months of Frustration

Alaba’s journey back to fitness hasn’t been easy at all. The Austrian star has been battling setbacks and muscular issuesever since suffering a serious knee injury late in 2023.

In the last 18 months, he’s only managed to feature 14 times for Real Madrid. Omo, that’s painful for a player of his calibre.

His injury woes even ruled him out of Real Madrid’s recent Club World Cup campaign, denying him a golden opportunity to impress Alonso at the start of his reign.

But wait… this is where it gets hot! 

Turning the Corner

Early this week, the 33-year-old finally showed signs that he’s ready to fight for his place again. Sources claimed he completed the entire training session without discomfort, moving freely and looking sharp.

Pereiro’s update has sparked excitement among Madrid fans, who have been eager to see Alaba back in competitive action.

What It Means for Real Madrid

With La Liga and Champions League battles on the horizon, Alaba’s recovery could not have come at a better time. His experience and leadership at the back will be crucial for Alonso’s plans as the team prepares for the 2025/26 season.