- Balde caught in challenge with Sandro
- Seemed to be struggling to breathe
- Carried off on stretcher in first half
Getty Images SportBarcelona dealt bitter injury blow! Alejandro Balde stretchered off during La Liga clash with Las Palmas, handing manager Hansi Flick a huge selection headache
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Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The defender was carried off the field after 25 minutes and replaced by Gerard Martin. The loss of Balde comes as added concern for Hansi Flick's side, who were already without defenders Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen for Saturday's La Liga match.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR BALDE?
Balde and his Barcelona team-mates will hope the Spain international's injury is nothing serious and that he will be able to feature against Mallorca on Tuesday.
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