Injury fears for England after midfielder suffers hamstring problem

Jude Bellingham lies on the pitch injured during Real Madrid’s game against Rayo Vallecano (AP)
  • England midfielder Jude Bellingham sustained a hamstring injury during Real Madrid’s 2-1 LaLiga victory over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
  • Bellingham pulled up in the 10th minute, clutching his left hamstring, and was visibly distressed, wiping away tears on the pitch.
  • The injury raises significant concerns for England’s upcoming World Cup warm-up friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March.
  • Real Madrid’s head coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, confirmed Bellingham was not carrying an injury prior to the match.
  • Arbeloa said that it is currently too early to make a full assessment of the 22-year-old player’s condition.
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