🚨🎖️ BREAKING: ALEJANDRO BALDE OUT FOR 3 WEEKS — SET TO MISS COPA DEL REY FINAL!
Barcelona rocked by defensive injury blow as Hansi Flick prepares for life without key full-back!
Barcelona have been dealt a major setback ahead of the Copa del Rey Final, with Alejandro Balde ruled out for at least three weeks due to injury, according to @fansjavimiguel. The news effectively rules the 20-year-old full-back out of the decisive cup clash, denying manager Hansi Flick one of his fastest and most reliable players down the left flank.
Balde’s absence couldn’t come at a worse time for Flick, who is trying to stabilize Barça’s backline in a season marked by inconsistency and key injuries. Known for his explosive pace, overlapping runs, and ability to stretch defences, Balde has been a key part of Barcelona’s build-up play and defensive recovery in transition.
With Jordi Alba no longer at the club, and Marcos Alonso struggling for both fitness and form, Flick may be forced to improvise. Potential options could include using João Cancelo out of position on the left, or turning to youth players such as Héctor Fort or Mika Mármol if depth becomes a serious concern.
The Copa del Rey Final remains a golden opportunity for Barcelona to secure silverware in Flick’s first season at the helm, especially with La Liga now mathematically out of reach. But Balde’s absence adds further pressure on a squad already dealing with the intense physical and mental demands of a long season.
All eyes will now be on Flick’s tactical decisions and lineup adjustments in the coming days, as the Blaugrana look to rally in pursuit of a trophy despite the growing list of absentees.
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