Carlo Ancelotti downplays Jude Bellingham injury scare ahead of Atalanta clash
Real Madrid eased past Girona with a 3-0 La Liga victory, but concerns emerged after Jude Bellingham was substituted with a potential muscle issue in the second half.
The England midfielder, who opened the scoring alongside goals from Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé, appeared to complain of discomfort.
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He was seen raising alarm on the pitch ahead of Madrid’s crucial Champions League fixture against Atalanta.
Bellingham’s fitness has been a recurring concern this season, having previously missed four league matches due to a similar problem earlier in the campaign.
However, head coach Carlo Ancelotti sought to reassure fans, dismissing fears of a serious setback.
“[Bellingham’s] fine, available,” Ancelotti told reporters post-match. “We had [Ferland] Mendy’s muscle injury, but the rest are just knocks, nothing more.”
Mendy’s injury adds to Real Madrid’s defensive woes, with Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, and David Alaba already sidelined.