JAKARTA - Jude Bellingham and Eder Militao have been recovering from muscle injuries for several weeks with uncertainty over their return dates.
However, they have been training at the Valdebebas pitch. ESPN reported that the two players will rejoin the team in early April 2026.
Militao was injured on December 7, 2025 against Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu and the defender's absence will reach up to four months if he finally returns in April 2026.
Bellingham suffered the injury on February 1, 2026 against Rayo Vallecano and initial scans suggested he would be out for a month with a muscular problem.
However, the initial date has now been shortened. He has another five weeks to return.
Alvaro Arbeloa will not be able to field Bellingham or Militao for at least the next five matches, including against Benfica, Getafe, Elche, Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Celta de Vigo away, in addition to the international commitments of both players for England and Brazil in the March 2026 break.
Both could return to play in the match against Mallorca on April 5, 2026.
Not only that, Dean Huijsen is still in doubt for Real Madrid's match against Benfica on Thursday, February 26, 2026, due to muscle discomfort.
In the next few hours, they will re-evaluate the physical condition of the Spanish center back and will decide whether he will play or not in the second leg of the Champions League playoff.
Meanwhile, Rodrygo has fully recovered from a muscle injury. He is fit for the match against Osasuna, but Los Blancos do not want to take any risks.
He will not play against Benfica due to suspension and will return to play against Getafe.
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