OFFICIAL: Jude Bellingham out around three weeks with ankle sprain

Real Madrid’s 4-0 victory over Girona was a momentous occasion, but there was one small snag during the evening for Los Blancos, as Jude Bellingham picked up an ankle injury after a collision with Pablo Torre.

The 20-year-old was in considerable pain upon the incident occurring, but carried on to score Real Madrid’s third of the evening immediately after. However, only a minute or so later, he asked to be substituted, which was a big worry, especially with the Champions League last 16 clash with RB Leipzig on the horizon.

Real Madrid have confirmed that Bellingham suffered an ankle injury against Girona, and it has been reported by Jose Luis Sanchez that the English midfielder will be out of action for 2-3 weeks.

It means that Bellingham will miss Tuesday’s first leg against Leipzig, as well as La Liga matches against Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla at the very least. He could also miss the trip to Valencia, although he should be back in time to face Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid have announced that midfielder Jude Bellingham sustained a sprained ankle during Saturday’s 4-0 win against Girona. Bellingham will be out around three weeks with this injury.

Following tests carried out today on Jude Bellingham by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left ankle. His recovery will be monitored.

While both Carlo Ancelotti and team doctors were somewhat hopeful that Bellingham could feature in Tuesday’s match against Red Bull Leipzig in the Champions League’s Round of 16, the star midfielder will have to miss that game and also a few more.

Bellingham will be expected to make his return when Real Madrid host Leipzig in the return leg, which will be played on March 6th. Los Blancos will not rush him back and while he could rejoined the squad in two or three weeks, Ancelotti will likely take a cautious approach with his star player.