Hansi Flick explains Alejandro Balde's absence for Barcelona vs. Elche
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick addressed the omission of Alejandro Balde from the squad for the match against Elche on August 23, 2026. In a pre-match statement, Flick indicated that Balde had not demonstrated full readiness, stating, "I think you're not here 109%, so it's best that you stay at home and clear your mind." The Catalans are opening their La Liga campaign at the Estadio Martínez Valero, featuring new signings Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon, and João Cancelo. Balde's absence has sparked speculation regarding his future with Barcelona, as he has been the subject of transfer rumors recently.
- •Hansi Flick's first matchday squad features key new signings for Barcelona.
- •Alejandro Balde was left out due to a perceived lack of readiness.
- •Barcelona is currently in action against Elche in La Liga.
- •Balde's future at Barcelona faces speculation amid transfer rumors.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick lays down challenge to Barcelona star after recent snub – report
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star left ‘surprised’ by Hansi Flick treatment vs Elche
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick explains decision to leave Barcelona star out of squad to face Elche
- 6:52 PMBarca Blaugranes — Hansi Flick reveals why he left Alejandro Balde out of Barcelona squad to face Elche - Barca Blaugranes
"Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has opened up on the reasoning behind his call to leave Blaugrana star Alejandro Balde out of his first matchday squad of the campaign.Barca are of course currently lo...
"Barcelona star Alejandro Balde has had an interesting week at the Catalan club, with his future coming under the microscope.The Spaniard was dropped from the matchday squad for the Blaugrana’s openi...
"Barcelona star Alejandro Balde was not expecting the decision of manager Hansi Flick to drop him entirely from matchday duties for the club’s opening fixture of the new campaign.Barca, of course, ar...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:10 PMHansi Flick lays down challenge to Barcelona star after recent snub – report
Barcelona star Alejandro Balde has had an interesting week at the Catalan club, with his future coming under the microscope.The Spaniard was dropped from the matchday squad for the Blaugrana’s openi...
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:20 PMBarcelona star left ‘surprised’ by Hansi Flick treatment vs Elche
Barcelona star Alejandro Balde was not expecting the decision of manager Hansi Flick to drop him entirely from matchday duties for the club’s opening fixture of the new campaign.Barca, of course, ar...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:15 PMHansi Flick explains decision to leave Barcelona star out of squad to face Elche
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has opened up on the reasoning behind his call to leave Blaugrana star Alejandro Balde out of his first matchday squad of the campaign.Barca are of course currently lo...
- Barca BlaugranesAug 23, 2026, 6:52 PMHansi Flick reveals why he left Alejandro Balde out of Barcelona squad to face Elche - Barca Blaugranes
The coach had some interesting comments before kick-off.
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