'Back on the pitch with my brothers!' - Jude Bellingham posts cheerful social media update after returning to Real Madrid training following shoulder injury

Following the recent Club World Cup, Bellingham underwent surgery to repair the lingering shoulder issue and has been following a carefully structured rehabilitation plan to ensure a full recovery. Although initial reports suggested the 22-year-old would remain out until the end of October, his progress indicates a possible return to the pitch sooner than anticipated.

Bellingham shared a cheerful Instagram post from Valdebebas, Real Madrid’s training ground, showing him alongside teammate Vinicius Junior during a session. The caption read: "8 weeks… Back on the pitch with my brothers! 🫂".

Despite Bellingham’s promising progress, Real Madrid are adopting a 'zero-risk' policy regarding his fitness. According to Marca, the club is determined not to rush their star midfielder back into action prematurely, ensuring that the player fully recovers before featuring in competitive fixtures.

Attention is already turning toward El Clasico against Barcelona, scheduled for the end of October, a potential title-defining fixture. Bellingham will undoubtedly be racing against time to be fully fit for this high-stakes encounter.

Real Madrid’s next challenge comes on Saturday, as they travel to Anoeta to face Real Sociedad. While Bellingham will not feature, his return to training provides a glimmer of hope for the fans.