Barcelona youngster Alejandro Balde called up by Spain for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to replace Jose Gaya

Barcelona youngster Alejandro Balde called up by Spain for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to replace Jose Gaya

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Barcelona youngster and rising star Alejandro Balde will be in high hopes of making his first international appearance in the FIFA World Cup. As his Spanish national teammate, Jose Gaya was ruled out of the competition following an injury, Luis Enrique wasted no time bringing the Blaugrana star to the team.

Alejandro Balde has never played for the senior side of Spain but has been crucial for their youth systems. He has represented Spain numerous times and will get his chance in Qatar’s upcoming FIFA World Cup.

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Balde has been impressive in La Liga as the Barcelona left-back has shown his versatility while playing for Xavi. He has been crucial for the Blaugrana because of his outrageous speed and 1v1 abilities. The youngster has played in both fullback positions for the manager and has been a rock-solid option for the Catalans.

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After suffering a heavy ankle injury in training, Jose Gaya is to miss, what would have been his first world cup as well. Seizing this opportunity, Balde will have a chance to cement his position as Spanish veteran Jordi Alba’s successor for both club and country.

The player and manager have received a lot of comments about this selection over choosing players like Cucurella. The La Masia product was playing for Barca’s second team just a year ago. What a major season for the 19-year-old.

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