Barcelona's first-choice left-back Alejandro Balde is likely to be sidelined for up to three weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during a recent match against Leganes. Manager Hansi Flick expressed concerns about the severity of Balde's condition but did not provide definitive details, indicating they would wait on further assessment. His absence would significantly affect Barcelona's upcoming fixtures, including the crucial Champions League quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund and a Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Ronald Araujo's injury concerns seem minimal, which is a silver lining for the team.
Balde was forced off in the first half of Barcelona's narrow 1-0 victory due to an injury, raising concerns over his availability for crucial fixtures.
Flick remarked, 'Balde is not so good' but was cautious in addressing the seriousness of the injury, indicating they need to wait and see.
Initial reports suggest Balde could miss 2-3 weeks with a hamstring issue, which would impact his participation in key matches, including the Champions League.
While Balde's injury is a concern, Flick noted Ronald Araujo had only 'minor problems,' easing worries about the center-back.
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