Barcelona Implements Special Program for Balde Ahead of New Season

Barcelona continued their preparations for the new season with a training session on Tuesday morning at the Joan Gamper Sports City. The session saw left-back Alejandro Balde absent from group training, while youth player Jordi Peskir participated to cover for his absence.

According to "Mundo Deportivo," Balde did not train with his teammates, instead opting for an individual training program aimed at managing his physical load and maintaining his fitness during the preparation period, in line with the plan set by the coaching staff for the new season.

The newspaper added that the new fitness coach, Benjamin Kogl, has implemented a system based on individual training programs during the preparation period, allowing players to train at maximum efficiency while considering muscle fatigue and accumulated stress levels. Balde was the first to undergo this program.

Barcelona is set to hold two training sessions on Wednesday, during which it will be determined whether Balde will continue his individual training or return to group activities as part of the preparations for the upcoming season.