Jude Bellingham is one of the key members of the England national football team. The young midfielder's career took a new turn when he joined Real Madrid last summer and he has not looked back since. The 21-year-old had earlier broken Cristiano Ronaldo's record at Real Madrid when he scored 14 times in his first 15 appearances for the Los Blancos. Bellingham was also a part of the England national football team which had finished runners-up at the UEFA Euro 2024 final. But why is he not playing for England in their UEFA Nations League 2024-25 match against Finland? England vs Finland, UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Live Streaming and Match Time in IST: How to Watch Free Live Telecast of ENG vs FIN on TV and Online Stream Details of Football Match in India?

Bellingham has had 36 appearances so far for the England national football team and has scored five goals and registered six assists so far. But he was missing from the England playing XI against the Republic of Ireland where the Three Lions went on to register a 2-0 win, riding on goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish. Jack Grealish, Declan Rice Shine As England Kick Off New Era With 2–0 Victory Over Ireland in UEFA Nations League 2024–25.

Why is Jude Bellingham Not Playing in England vs Finland UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Match?

The Real Madrid midfielder has been, as previously mentioned, an important part of the England national football team but is competing in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 owing to an injury. Bellingham suffered a muscle injury during a Real Madrid training session and is expected to be out of action till after the international break. He was part of Real Madrid's 1-1 draw in their La Liga 2024-25 opener against Mallorca.

England have had a great start to their UEFA Nations League 2024-25 campaign, beating Republic of Ireland 2-0 in what was Lee Carsley's first game in charge. England would look to keep up with the momentum heading into this match against Finland.

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