Jude Bellingham shows off huge scar after shoulder surgery as Real Madrid star recovers ahead of new season
JUDE BELLINGHAM showed off a huge scar after undergoing shoulder surgery.
The Real Madrid and England midfielder went under the knife at a London hospital three weeks ago.
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Jude Bellingham had a huge scar on his shoulder after surgery
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Bellingham went under the knife three weeks ago in a London hospital
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And in a new photo that has surfaced on social media, Bellingham is now sporting a huge scar down his left shoulder.
The 22-year-old shared a snap of himself in a hospital bed with a sling on after the surgery.
He thanked doctors in his Instagram post, writing: "Thank you to Andrew Wallace and Susan Alexander, their team and everyone at Fortius Clinic for the surgery and hospitality.
"To Ivan Ortega and Dr Leyes for travelling to support.
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"And finally, to everyone else for all the well wishes and messages of love.
"The process to come back has already started, see you soon."
Bellingham chose to undergo surgery after soldiering on through pain since 2023.
He delayed going into hospital and managed the discomfort by wearing a brace during matches.
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It has been reported that Bellingham will miss around 10-12 weeks of action, meaning he will not return to the pitch until October.
Aside from missing the start of the domestic season with Real Madrid, he will also be unavailable for England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September.
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Bellingham will miss the start of the season as he recovers
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