Carlo Ancelotti confirms Jude Bellingham WILL play for Real Madrid in derby against Atletico Madrid despite leaving training on Friday with a ‘stomach problem’

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Jude Bellingham will play for Los Blancos in their derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

The England star missed training for Real Madrid on Friday as he was suffering from a ‘stomach problem’.

However, Ancelotti has now revealed that Bellingham will play for his side against Atletico Madrid, appearing to have overcome the illness.

Speaking to the Spanish press ahead of the clash, Bellingham confirmed: ‘Jude Bellingham will play tomorrow.’

This news comes as a boost to Real Madrid fans, who saw the midfielder fire their side into their first Champions League win of the season, scoring in the 94th minute to beat Union Berlin 1-0. 

Bellingham will play for Los Blancos in their derby against Atletico Madrid

He returned to training on Friday after missing a session with a ‘stomach problem’ on Thursday

Bellingham netted against Union Berlin in the 94th minute on Wednesday night

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The goal was his 6th of the season, making it six in six games as he continues his fine start to life in Madrid.

Bellingham will be hoping to keep up his impressive form with another goal, this time against Los Blancos’ fierce rivals.

While the news will be a boost to Real Madrid fans, they were handed maybe an even more exciting bit of news by Ancelotti.

Brazil star Vinicius Jr could also return to action as he is ready to play after sustaining a hamstring injury earlier this season.

 ‘Vinicius? He will be in the squad for tomorrow’s game,’ Ancelotti confirmed.

Atletico Madrid will be hoping that the winger is not fit enough to start if they are to win the match.

It remains to be seen as to whether the Italian will throw Vinicius Jr back into the fire straight away, and whether Bellingham will also be named from the start. 

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