Alejandro Balde injury update

Tests conducted by the FC Barcelona Medical Services have confirmed that Alejandro Balde has a syndesmosis injury in his right ankle. His availability will depend on how the injury evolves.

Balde was injured in the opening minutes of the ‘Miniclásico’ against Real Madrid Castilla last Saturday at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Starting his second consecutive game for the Barça reserves, the player was on the end of a heavy tackle after nine minutes and two minutes later was replaced by Arnau Comas.