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A crucial Real Madrid star faces an extended recovery period after planned shoulder surgery.
Xabi Alonso could be without one key Real Madrid player at the start of the 2025-26 season.
Although the Spanish manager has not officially joined Los Blancos, several reports indicate that the ex-midfielder is expected to move to Madrid after departing Bayer Leverkusen.
On Wednesday, news emerged that the 2024 Bundesliga-winning manager could be without an important player early doors in the Spanish capital.
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17:32 - 10.05.2025
Alonso to Real Madrid: Ancelotti makes feelings known on rumoured replacement
Carlo Ancelotti has said what he thinks about Xabi Alonso ahead of the Spanish manager’s reported move to Real Madrid.
Alonso could be without top Real Madrid star
As reported by BBC Sport, Jude Bellingham is anticipated to miss at least the initial six weeks of next season following planned shoulder surgery.
The news states that the 21-year-old has been contending with a persistent shoulder issue since 2023, and Real Madrid have scheduled the operation to occur after the Club World Cup.
Thus, Bellingham is expected to be absent for the entirety of pre-season and at least the first six weeks of the new campaign.
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The Englishman enjoyed a stellar debut season in Spain after his £115 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund, helping Madrid secure the LaLiga title and Champions League, while scoring 23 goals in 43 appearances.
Year two in the Spanish capital was more modest, as he netted just 14 goals in 52 appearances in all competitions as Los Blancos lost the top-flight crown to rivals Barcelona and were eliminated in the last eight of Europe’s premier club competition by Arsenal.
What’s next for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid close out the 2024-25 league campaign against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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