Jude Bellingham sustained a hamstring injury playing for Real Madrid on Sunday, February first, against Rayo Vallecano. The midfielder was visibly distressed, leaving the pitch in tears during the La Liga fixture. Real Madrid reportedly fears the injury is worse than first thought, casting doubt on his availability for England's upcoming March friendlies.
England is scheduled to play two World Cup warm-up matches at Wembley. The Three Lions will face Uruguay on Friday, March twenty-seventh, followed by a fixture against Japan on Tuesday, March thirty-first. These matches are considered crucial preparation for the summer's World Cup.
Bellingham's injury could sideline him for several weeks, with a potential return in early March. England manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to announce his squad for these important friendlies around March twentieth.
