A Spanish newspaper report revealed the replacement for left-back Alejandro Balde, who will be absent from the Catalan team for a period ranging from 3 to 4 weeks due to an injury sustained during training.

The Spanish newspaper "Sport" mentioned that Hans Flick will rely on Gerard Martin to compensate for Balde's absence, as he will play 3 matches after the break against Valencia, Newcastle, and Getafe.

The newspaper pointed out that coach Flick gives Martin full confidence, after the significant development he has shown compared to his early days with the first team, as he gained important experience during last season, making him ready to take on responsibility in this critical phase.

Balde's injury represents a heavy blow to the Catalan team during the upcoming challenges after the current international break.