Hansi Flick explains decision to leave Barcelona star out of squad to face Elche
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick explained that Alejandro Balde was left out of the matchday squad against Elche because the player was not mentally focused. This decision comes amid ongoing transfer speculation surrounding the defender.
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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 locked in action on the domestic front. Kicking the defence of their La Liga title into gear, the Catalans have made the trip to the Estadio Martínez Valero, for a meeting with Elche .
Hansi Flick called upon a strong squad of players for the fixture, featuring new additions Karim Adeyemi , Anthony Gordon and João Cancelo .
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