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It has been over a 12 months since Jordi Alba left Barcelona in favor of a transfer to Inter Miami. A participant recognized for his technical high quality on the flanks, Alba’s exit was a double-edged sword for Barcelona.
Whereas some felt the veteran’s prime was behind him, others argued that changing him within the left-back place wouldn’t be a straightforward process.
Filling his sneakers was by no means going to be straightforward, however it appears Barcelona could have lastly discovered his inheritor in Alejandro Balde.
Balde coming into his personal
As reported by SPORT, Balde has taken a major leap ahead this season. Accidents had hampered his improvement final 12 months, however with health on his facet and Hansi Flick’s fast-paced system enjoying to his strengths, Balde is flourishing.
His attacking output has improved tremendously, and he has already set a private file for aim assists.
To this point this season, Balde has racked up seven assists in all competitions, surpassing his earlier better of six within the 2022/23 marketing campaign.
Balde has flourished beneath Flick this season (Photograph by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photographs)
His current performances counsel that quantity will solely develop. Balde’s tempo and precision in delivering crosses have been a key asset for Barcelona, very similar to Alba in his prime.
Balde’s assists have are available in essential moments. In La Liga, as nicely. The teenager notably arrange Robert Lewandowski for a aim within the Bernabeu derby and offered a decisive cross for Dani Olmo within the Montjuïc conflict in opposition to Espanyol.
His contributions within the Champions League embody an help in opposition to Stade de Brest and one which led to an personal aim in opposition to Younger Boys.
He was additionally instrumental within the Spanish Tremendous Cup semi-final in opposition to Athletic Membership, serving to arrange Gavi’s aim in a dominant 2-0 win.
Balde’s unquestionable expertise, coupled along with his capability to carry out in essential matches have now made him Barcelona’s supreme long-term successor for Alba, although it will likely be crucial that the membership don’t overburden the participant with an excessive amount of strain.
