Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham will undergo shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup, sidelining him for at least the first six weeks of next season.
The 21-year-old has battled a persistent shoulder problem since 2023.
This means Bellingham will miss pre-season and crucial early-season matches, including England’s World Cup qualifiers in September.
While he starred in his debut season, his current campaign has seen a dip in form.
England manager Gareth Southgate is due to announce his squad soon, with questions over Club World Cup participants.
