Alonso optimistic on Bellingham return as Real Madrid look to maintain perfect start

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is cautiously hopeful that Jude Bellingham could return to action before October as the England midfielder continues his recovery from shoulder surgery. The 22-year-old has been sidelined since undergoing an operation in July to address a long-standing left shoulder issue that had plagued him since 2023, forcing him to play through discomfort for both club and country. "I want to be a bit optimistic and hope he can be back before October. He is starting to do some things with the group. He has made a great effort in his recovery. He is feeling very well," Alonso told a press conference on Friday as his side prepares to travel to face Real Sociedad on Saturday....