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Alejandro Balde’s availability for Barcelona’s upcoming match in opposition to Stade Brest within the Champions League will probably be determined at the moment, based on the most recent replace from Mundo Deportivo.
Balde, who was absent from coaching on Sunday, had already missed the match in opposition to Celta Vigo on Saturday, which resulted in a 2-2 draw. Regardless of travelling with the squad, Balde was dominated out as a result of discomfort in his hamstring.
The left-back had not participated in Thursday’s closed-door coaching session however returned to the sphere on Friday.
Nonetheless, Hansi Flick opted to not embrace him within the beginning lineup in opposition to Celta, selecting as an alternative to subject Gerard Martin. Martin had a yellow card and was struggling, so he was substituted at half-time by Hector Fort.
Balde will probably be assessed at the moment
As quoted by the outlet, Balde’s situation will probably be assessed once more throughout coaching on Monday at Ciutat Esportiva, the place it will likely be decided whether or not he’s match sufficient to play within the Champions League match in opposition to Brest on Tuesday.
Alejandro Balde didn’t characteristic in opposition to Celta Vigo. (Photograph by Pedro Salado/Getty Pictures)
Following the coaching session, each Flick and Inigo Martinez will attend a press convention to debate their preparations for the upcoming match.
It have to be famous that Balde began on the bench for the current La Liga loss in opposition to Osasuna, which noticed Barcelona undergo their first defeat of the 2024-25 season with a 2-4 scoreline.
Balde got here on within the seventieth minute with the workforce trailing 2-1, however it was not sufficient to show the sport round.
The state of affairs at left-back stays difficult for Barcelona, as there isn’t a clear alternative for Balde, not like final season when gamers like Marcos Alonso and Joao Cancelo might step in when wanted.
Now, as Barcelona put together for his or her upcoming fixtures, the health of key gamers like Balde will probably be essential to their success, particularly as they purpose to make an influence in each home and European competitions.
