Outlets such as ESPN have put his timeframe absence down as one month according to anonymous sources, and Bellingham took to social media to tell of his frustration in being sidelined.
"Nothing I hate more than missing games but trying to see the positive side and maybe my body is telling me it needs a bit more rest after a busy year," the 21-year-old wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"I'm very frustrated but I'll be supporting the lads like a fan until I can rejoin them again in my best and strongest form. Thanks for your messages of concern and support. Lots of love and Hala Madrid!," Bellingham added.
The number 5 joins Eduardo Camavinga on the sick list, meaning there will be a major change in attacking midfield.
Ahead of veteran captain Luka Modric, an Arda Guler impressive in preseason gets a starting nod to come in for Bellingham in Los Blancos' 2024/2025 La Liga home debut.
He will partner Fede Valverde, as pivot Aurelien Tchouameni sits behind the Turk and the Uruguayan in a 4-1-2-3.
The attacking line will see Vinicius Jr. on the left wing while Rodrygo mans the right flank on the other side of number 9 Kylian Mbappe.
Back in defence, Ancelotti also has to make alterations because of Ferland Mendy's red card towards the death of last Sunday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.
Fran Garcia is the left back then, with Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger the central defenders while Dani Carvajal starts as a right full back.
Collectively, they try and protect Thibaut Courtois' goal as Madrid seeks to notch its first win of the season.
Real Madrid's Starting XI Against Valladolid
Real Madrid First XI Vs. Real Valladolid: Courtois; Fran, Rudiger, Militao, Carvajal; Tchouameni, Guler, Valverde; Vinicius Jr., Mbappe, Rodrygo
A Look At The Real Valladolid Team
Valladolid actually got off to a winning start with a 1-0 success over RCD Espanyol so find themselves fourth in the early season standings. Although much will change in the coming round of games, only four sides made winning starts to their terms and Paulo Pezzolano's men were one of those teams. A testing run featuring Barca, Real Sociedad, Sevilla and Mallorca before the end of September will be critical though.
Key Storylines For Real Madrid
A first win of the 2024-25 La Liga season will be considered a must for Los Blancos this weekend after drawing with Mallorca last time out. A win over Atalanta which included Mbappe's first goal has already secured silverware but Ancelotti's men got a dose of reality when Vedat Muriqi canceled out Rodrygo's goal on the island. A solitary Raul Moro goal was enough to give Valladolid the win over Espanyol to start with three points.
Carlo Ancelotti's Comments About The Match
Ahead of his side's clash against Real Valladolid in La Liga, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti said that they need to showcase a "good" performance and win their upcoming match. Real Madrid will take on Real Valladolid in their upcoming match in La Liga on Sunday at their home stadium Santiago Bernabeu. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Ancelotti said that it is important for them to play infront of their home fans.
"It's always important to play at our stadium. We're looking forward to returning because it's been a long time since we've played there. We have to put on a good display, win the game and have a good day." Ancelotti was quoted by Real Madrid's official website as saying.
The head coach added that they have worked hard for their upcoming match. ('Welcome To LaLiga,' Fans React As Kylian Mbappe Fails To Fire On Debut As Real Madrid Draw 1-1 Against Mallorca)
"We've prepared well for the match this week. We've worked on what didn't go well in the game against Mallorca. We have fully understood what happened and we've tried to fix it. It will be a good test against Valladolid," he added.
When asked about their previous match in La Liga, the Italian coach said that the Los Blancos lacked "balance" against Mallorca.
"We lacked balance at times and we have to work on this. It's not difficult to find the problem and, when it's clear, it helps to find the solution," he added.
How To Watch The Match
The La Liga match Real Madrid vs Valladolid will be played at Santiago Bernabeu, Spain.
The La Liga match Real Madrid vs Valladolid will not telecast in India on any TV Channels.
The La Liga match Real Madrid vs Valladolid can watched on the Galaxy Racer (GXR) website (gxr.world). The GXR has signed a 15-year contract to live stream the LaLiga matches for free, as per IndiaToday.
Real Madrid's Last Match Against Mallorca
Recapping Real Madrid's previous match against Mallorca, Rodrygo scored in the opening minutes of the match to give Los Blancos an early lead. However, in the second half, they failed to hold the lead and conceded a goal in the 53rd minute when Vedal Muriqi from a set-piece. Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy was also shown a red card in the dying minutes of the match when the French footballer attempted a rash challenge. (With ANI Inputs)
