Revealed: How NFL import is allowing Jude Bellingham to play through injury at Real Madrid & smash records previously posted by Cristiano Ronaldo

The England international suffered a dislocation during a La Liga meeting with Rayo Vallecano – forcing him to sit out games for club and country. He returned to action against Cadiz and has continued to score goals at a record-breaking rate for the Blancos.

Bellingham is up to 15 efforts through 17 appearances, with his exploits topping those previously posted by five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at Santiago Bernabeu. Real are desperate to keep him on the pitch, in domestic and Champions League competition, with inspiration being sought from a different form of football.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Bellingham is wearing an NFL-style protector on his left shoulder, which is allowing him to play through any pain and remain a key part of Carlo Ancelotti’s plans.The 20-year-old has sported that accessory against Cadiz, Napoli and Granada.

There have been suggestions that Bellingham will require surgery at some stage, with Real managing his injury for now. Any operation will not take place until the end of the season, with Bellingham also having major tournament action with England to contend with in the summer of 2024 as the Three Lions ready themselves for another European Championship campaign.