Balde manages injury during Barcelona pre-season training
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde is currently dealing with pubalgia during pre-season training. The injury has forced him to leave group sessions and work alone in the gym to receive treatment. Despite this issue, Barcelona expects that Balde will recover in time for the La Liga season opener. Additional players requiring monitoring include Ronald Araujo, who is recovering from a calf problem, and Frenkie de Jong, sidelined due to a knee ligament injury. Raphinha is anticipated to return next week following a hamstring problem sustained at World Cup 2026.
- •Alejandro Balde is struggling with pubalgia during pre-season training.
- •He is expected to fully recover before the La Liga campaign.
- •Ronald Araujo is being carefully monitored for a calf issue.
- •Frenkie de Jong remains sidelined with a knee ligament injury.
- •Raphinha is expected to return next week after a hamstring problem.
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