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Explained: Why Jude Bellingham will be subbed a lot by Real Madrid this season despite matching Cristiano Ronaldo record with 13 La Liga goals

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The England international has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jude-bellingham-alien-real-madrid-sensation-natural-heir-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-future-ballon-d-or-winner/blt9241a63fdaf01960" target="_blank">been a revelation for the Blancos</a> on the back of his summer transfer from Borussia Dortmund. He was among the goals again in his latest La Liga appearance, and now has 13 efforts to his name in the Spanish top-flight through 15 appearances – the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jude-bellingham-answer-england-star-fill-problematic-role-real-madrid-cristiano-ronaldo-paying-penalty/blt1376b06ad8f2acca" target="_blank">same return that Cristiano Ronaldo managed</a> following his 2009 switch to Santiago Bernabeu.

WHAT HAPPENED?

While Bellingham continues to shine, he is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/should-real-madrid-and-england-be-worried-about-jude-bellingham-s-injured-shoulder/blt8aa7c3ed03f7ec24" target="_blank">nursing a shoulder problem</a>. That issue may force him to undergo surgery at some stage, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-how-nfl-import-allowing-jude-bellingham-play-injury-real-madrid-smash-records-cristiano-ronaldo/bltd13739c31ea609e1" target="_blank">Real having to manage the knock carefully</a>. With that in mind, the 20-year-old can expect to be given as much rest time as the Blancos can afford to grant him.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Carlo Ancelotti admits that he will be looking to replace Bellingham on a regular basis, telling reporters after giving the Three Lions star 78 minutes in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-villarreal-luka-modric-jude-bellingham/blt641c761b8c4f9f96" target="_blank">a 4-1 win over Villarreal</a>: “Bellingham has been the protagonist because he has played very well and fought at all times. I have removed him to avoid problems. He has had a problem with his shoulder and when I can take minutes away from him, I’m going to do it.”

WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID ABOUT BELLINGHAM

Bellingham will continue to figure prominently for Real, but they will take any opportunity to give the youngster a break – with there no need to take unnecessary gambles on his fitness and run the risk of forcing him onto the treatment table for a prolonged period of time.

WHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM?

Explained: Why Jude Bellingham will be subbed a lot by Real Madrid this season despite matching Cristiano Ronaldo record with 13 La Liga goals | Goal.com India

Jude Bellingham has been advised to make peace with the fact that he will be subbed a lot by Real Madrid in the 2023-24 campaign.

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