Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced that Jude Bellingham will make his comeback from injury in the upcoming match against Valencia this weekend.
Bellingham had been sidelined for three weeks after twisting his ankle during the match against Girona at the beginning of February, causing him to miss the subsequent three games. During this period, Real Madrid only managed to score three goals.
Despite Bellingham’s absence, Real Madrid’s performance hasn’t suffered significantly, with their only dropped points occurring in a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
Bellingham returned to training on Friday, and Ancelotti confirmed that he is fully fit and ready to play.
“He is one hundred percent; everything he has done and needed to do on an individual level is fine, he is comfortable with his ankle; he is at his best; he is going to play.”
Ancelotti further confirmed that Joselu Mato would be making his return from injury, having missed several games due to ankle swelling. Despite initial expectations of a longer recovery period, the veteran forward has managed to recuperate ahead of schedule.
This development brings Real Madrid closer to full strength ahead of their upcoming matches against Valencia and RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
Currently, only David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Thibaut Courtois remain sidelined as they continue their recovery from anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Ancelotti also mentioned the possibility of Courtois and Militao returning to action next month.
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