"I just want to feel free" - Jude Bellingham opens up on his shoulder injury

The Real Madrid and England central midfielder, Jude Bellingham has opened up about his injuries and how they are affecting his mental state. In a recent interview, the Los Blancos midfield marshal expressed that he just wants to feel free. While Bellingham has made himself available for the team in recent months despite his injury, one could see the pain and agony he was enduring. Speaking to the media, Jude Bellingham mentioned that he just wants to feel free from the injury. He also stated that he has reached a point where the pain is not severe, but he is frustrated playing with the sling. He said:

I just want to feel free

I’ve reached the point where the pain isn’t so bad, but I was sick of playing with the sling

The player has continued to struggle with the injury since the final stages of the 2023/24 season. The club chose to play him in matches, which led to positive results. During this period, he played a key role in helping his side win La Liga, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup in the 2023/24 season. He postponed his scheduled surgery during the pre-season. With Real Madrid competing in the FIFA Club World Cup, Jude Bellingham is currently unable to undergo surgery. He mentioned that due to the climatic conditions, he is experiencing weight loss and will proceed with the surgery after the tournament. He said:

I’m losing a lot of weight from sweating so much, and I’ve decided that I’ll have surgery after the tournament

Jude Bellingham also mentioned that he is losing patience but also credited physios and doctors for keeping his pain at bay. He said:

I’ve been waiting for a long time, and my patience is running out, but the physios and doctors have been incredible

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