Barcelona injury crisis could open doors for out-of-favour defender to make first start vs Alaves
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11-second readAccording to SPORT, Alejandro Balde could make his first start of the season for Barcelona when Hansi Flick’s side host Deportivo Alaves on Saturday, with injuries in defence potentially opening the door for the left-back to re-establish his place in
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According to SPORT, Alejandro Balde could make his first start of the season for Barcelona when Hansi Flick’s side host Deportivo Alaves on Saturday, with injuries in defence potentially opening the door for the left-back to re-establish his place in the team.
The opportunity comes at a pivotal moment for Balde, whose standing at Barcelona has diminished over recent months. Having struggled to secure regular minutes, the 23-year-old now has a chance to change the story if he can impress when called upon at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Barcelona’s options at full-back have been affected by the absences of Eric García and Xavi Espart, with Espart set to miss seven weeks. Jules Kounde’s situation also remains a consideration, as the Frenchman continues to be managed carefully.
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