Barcelona have been struck down by a vital damage blow forward of the 2024/25 season run-in with Alejandro Balde sidelined.
The Spain worldwide was compelled off within the opening levels of Barcelona’s 1-0 La Liga win away at Leganes as Hansi Flick’s aspect saved up their title lead.
On a scrappy evening within the capital, Balde’s early withdrawal was a key speaking level, with concern over how lengthy he could be dominated out for.
Barcelona have since confirmed a hamstring damage with an announcement on the 21-year-old launched by La Blaugrana.
“Checks carried out on Sunday morning on Alejandro Balde verify he has an distal damage to his left hamstring. His return to motion with the primary staff will depend upon his restoration.”
In keeping with reviews from Diario Sport, the timeline for Balde’s restoration is believed to be round 2-3 weeks. Meaning he’ll miss the upcoming matches towards Borussia Dortmund, Celta Vigo and Mallorca, along with his spot within the Copa del Rey ultimate towards Actual Madrid on April 26 a significant doubt.
He’ll want an enormous restoration burst to be again in competition for the ultimate as it will might earlier than the two-week mark with Gerard Martin on target to step in.
Martin will cowl within the subsequent three video games earlier than Flick makes a name on his readiness to face Actual Madrid however the 23-year-old won’t be fazed by the prospect of beginning such an enormous recreation.
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As per reviews from ESPN, Flick will even dip into his La Masia reserves to cowl for Balde’s absence, with highly-rated left-back Jofre Torrents set to coach with the primary staff.
The 18-year-old has educated with the senior gamers earlier than this season, and he can be concerned in matchday squads within the coming weeks, and he might be given some match motion to maintain him sharp if wanted.