Barca's Balde could miss Champions League opener at Newcastle
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde may miss the club's first Champions League game at Newcastle after he suffered a hamstring injury on Wednesday.
The left-back was hurt during training and Spanish reports estimate he could miss between three to four weeks.
"Balde suffered a slight injury to his left hamstring during today's training session. His availability will depend on how he progresses," said La Liga champions Barcelona in a statement.
The Spanish defender is expected to be sidelined for the visit of Valencia in La Liga on September 14, before the trip to face Newcastle on September 18.
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