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Barcelona's Alejandro Balde absent from pre-season training due to pubalgia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:15 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Barcelona's Alejandro Balde absent from pre-season training due to pubalgia

Summary

Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has been sidelined from pre-season training due to groin discomfort attributed to pubalgia. The 22-year-old has been undergoing daily treatment and training separately from the main group for nearly a week. While there is no current alarm within the club, they are taking precautions given Balde's previous injuries last season, which included several months affected by hamstring issues. Barcelona expects Balde to improve and potentially travel with the squad for their upcoming friendly against Birmingham City, scheduled for next week.

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By the Numbers

•Alejandro Balde is training away from the team due to pubalgia.
•Barcelona is cautious in managing his recovery after previous injuries.
•Balde has been receiving treatment for almost a week.
•He could join the team for a friendly match against Birmingham City next week.
•Barcelona remains optimistic about his readiness for the new season.

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What they're saying

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Alejandro Balde’s pre-season preparations have suffered an early setback after the Barcelona defender developed groin discomfort that has forced him to train away from the main group in recent days....
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