Hansi Flick explains decision to leave Barcelona star out of squad to face Elche

Yahoo Sports·August 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM+1

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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 lo...

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