FC Barcelona's squad keeps getting thinner as the season continues. Alejandro Balde was injured in the Copa del Rey Quarterfinal game between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona. Balde was seen crying on the pitch because of the hamstring he pulled, and now the injury could be more serious than expected.
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After Barca's loss to Athletic Bilbao in the San Mames stadium, many close sources to Barcelona suggested the seriousness of Balde's injury. Some suggested the injury he obtained could keep him out for 4-6 weeks. The injury was also leaving the player out for the upcoming Champions League games against Napoli.
Balde was 100% confirmed to be out for the 1st leg against Napoli in the Champions League Round of 16 in mid-February but was then suggested to miss the second leg as well. Barca will play at Napoli's Maradona stadium in the first leg and will play the second leg at home in March.
Hector Fort replaced Balde in the first half, but now Barca doesn't have a natural left back. Their other left-back, Marcos Alonso, is also injured and hasn't played since November. Alonso is expected to be back next month, but Barca is now low on players for that position. The situation has gotten worse because it has been reported that Balde will miss more games for Barca and won't play for a long time.
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Alejandro Balde will most likely require surgery and could miss the rest of the season and the 2024 Euros
Balde's injury could be worse than lasting by March because the injury might require surgery, and he could miss the rest of the season like Gavi. Marca reported the latest story on his injury, suggesting the decision is yet to be made, but the player could undergo surgery. He would not play for the rest of the season for Barca and could risk his participation in the 2024 Euros in the summer.
