Ancelotti gives an injury update of Bellingham prior to El Clásico
Italian Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid provided an update on Bellingham's condition ahead of the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona. Ancelotti reassured fans by stating, “Jude Bellingham is fine. His adductor is slightly overloaded due to the soft state of the pitch, but it's nothing serious. He's fit and just a bit tired, which is normal.” Following the game, Real Madrid's manager, Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the difficulty of the victory achieved against its host Sporting Braga of Portugal in the Champions’ League group stage competitions. In the post-match press conference, 'Carletto' confirmed that the Englishman left due to discomfort in his right adductor, although he clarified that, for now, there is no confirmed injury. "The field was soft and has nothing special, it was a little loaded, he's fine," said the one from Reggiolo. Four days before the first Clásico of the season, the coaching staff will probably give the midfielder a complete rest on Wednesday in Valdebebas. From here, in front of the first gesture of tiredness Jude, 'Carletto' did not doubt in taking out him. The explosion of Bellingham has rescued Madrid of a toneless beginning of the season where, in spite of the doubts, are leaders of his group in Champions and the Saturday will defend the leadership of LaLiga, which shares with the Girona, in Montjuïc in front of the Barça. For the whites, the only drops confirmed for now for the Classical are Militao and Courtois, those who will lose almost all the season. In principle, Burn Güler has the opportunity to go in on the announcement the Saturday.