goal.com

Jude Bellingham back for Real Madrid derby clash after six week absence, Alvaro Arbeloa confirms

Real play Atletico on Sunday as they attempt to close the gap on Hansi Flick's La Liga leaders. Bellingham and Mbappe will then head off to their respective international camps, as preparations ramp up for the 2026 World Cup at the end of the season.

Bellingham's England team-mate Jordan Henderson believes the midfielder will be key to their chances at the tournament.

He said: “He is very special, very special. We have a few special players in this squad, to be fair. But, with Jude, I think we all knew he was a very special player when he first came into the squad. The way he trains, the way he lives his life around football, loves the game, wants to improve and there is the ability that he has on the pitch. He is a world-class player and I know there will be a lot of stories and a lot of headlines, but for him, it is just about focusing on football.”

Read full news in source page