Bellingham is in a race against time to be fit for England's pre-World Cup friendlies against Uruguay and Japan next month as the 22-year-old looks to prove his fitness ahead of the summer showpiece in North America.
The midfielder was only expected to miss out four weeks with the hamstring problem, but scans revealed the severity of the problem, meaning he'll be out for six to eight weeks. England boss Thomas Tuchel, who recently signed a new deal through to Euro 2028, was asked about Bellingham' fitness following the Three Lions' UEFA Nations League draw last week.
"The club is a bit more defensive on the outlook regarding the weeks of his recovery," the England boss began. "Jude is pushing, and as we know him, he is determined and super professional. He will try everything to be with us in March. Of course we are in contact, that is a normal thing to do, and we wish him all the best. Whatever we can do for him, we will help and support him. It is a little race against time."
And when asked whether Bellingham would be fit for next month's games, Tuchel said: "Personally, I am optimistic, but I am not sure."