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 Diario AS, Mendy has unexpectedly become one of the club’s biggest headaches ahead of the new season.

The Problem: Fitness, Form & Fierce Competition

Mendy’s troubles reportedly started with a triple blow — fitness concerns, a noticeable dip in form, and the arrival of young star Álvaro Carreras this summer.

Wait, omo this is going to be hot… because if you add Fran García into the mix — fresh from his impressive Club World Cup performance — Mendy could now be staring at the reality of becoming third-choice under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Mendy’s Bold Stance

Here’s where it gets more dramatic. Sources claim Mendy has made it clear to Real Madrid’s management that he’s not leaving this summer. Omo, can you imagine? A player facing reduced game time, but still holding his ground.

At 30 years old, with a big wage bill attached to his name, the Frenchman’s decision is causing more than a little tension inside the Santiago Bernabéu.

Why This is a Major Concern for Madrid

According to AS, Mendy’s refusal to move has officially made him “one of Real Madrid’s main problems” going into the 2025/26 campaign. If he stays, Xabi Alonso might have to juggle an overstocked left-back department — and that’s never easy in a squad aiming for trophies on all fronts.

Omo, this season is already looking like it will come with plenty of off-field drama, not just on-pitch action. Fans will be watching closely to see if Madrid finds a way out of this Mendy situation before the transfer window slams shut.