Barcelona has announced that left back Alejandro Balde has suffered an injury to his left hamstring. The announcement came on Sunday, just before a crucial period of matches for the LaLiga leaders.
The team, managed by Hansi Flick, is set to play Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. This follows a significant 4-0 victory in Barcelona during the previous week. Additionally, Barcelona is scheduled to compete in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on April 26.
According to local media reports, Balde is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks while he recovers. The injury occurred during the Leganes game on Saturday, which Barcelona won 1-0, further solidifying their lead in LaLiga.
A statement from Barcelona confirmed the diagnosis. It stated that tests conducted on Sunday morning revealed a distal injury to Balde's left hamstring. The club also indicated that his return to the first team will be determined by his recovery progress.
Throughout the current season, Balde has participated in 43 matches across all competitions. During these appearances, he has scored one goal and provided ten assists for the team.
Barcelona currently holds the top position in LaLiga, with a total of 70 points. They maintain a seven-point advantage over Real Madrid, who have one game in hand.
6 Comments
Raphael
We are still in a great position in La Liga. Stay positive!
Leonardo
While unfortunate, we have solid cover.
Michelangelo
This gives another player a chance to shine and prove themselves.
Donatello
What about the league? Real Madrid will make their move now.
Raphael
A minor setback; we'll adapt. Plenty of time to recover.
Muchacha
Hansi Flick needs to figure out the training regime. Players constantly getting hurt.