Jude Bellingham shares fitness update after raising concern at Real Madrid when being forced off early due to 'dizziness' against Getafe

Jude Bellingham has shared a positive fitness update after being forced out of Real Madrid’s clash with Getafe due to 'dizziness'.

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• England ace on target at Santiago Bernabeu
• Was replaced during the half-time interval
• Declared himself ready for midweek duty

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The England international was withdrawn at half-time in that contest. He collided with Getafe goalkeeper David Soria midway through the first half of the derby at Santiago Bernabeu, but was able to convert a penalty shortly afterwards and tee up a goal for Kylian Mbappe.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti decided at the interval that no risks would be taken on Bellingham, with the 21-year-old midfielder complaining of feeling dizzy. His services were not required in the second 45 as Real went on to see out a 2-0 win.

• WHAT BELLINGHAM SAID

  Fans have been quick to query Bellingham’s condition, but he has moved to ease any concerns by delivering a message on social media. The Three Lions star has said in response to the questions of his health: “Checks all good, ready for Wednesday. Thanks for the messages.”

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• WHAT NEXT?

  Real Madrid will be in midweek La Liga action when taking in a trip to Athletic Club. Bellingham will be hoping to figure prominently in that fixture after bouncing back from a 12-game goalless run at the start of the 2024-25 campaign to find the target on three occasions through his last four appearances.