“I’m fine” – Barcelona defender issues fitness update after major injury scare | OneFootball

Barcelona fans and the coaching staff were given a massive scare during the Las Palmas game when Alejandro Balde had to be stretchered off following a knock.

The incident happened during the midway point of the first period when the Barcelona defender collided with Sandro Ramirez.

Balde looked to be in great discomfort, even having trouble breathing after the collision. He was eventually stretchered off the pitch, sparking fears among Barcelona fans of another potential injury.

Balde issues fitness update

However, in a major relief for Barcelona fans and coaches alike, Balde has issued a fitness update on Instagram.

“It was just a scare. I’m fine! Thank you all,” the defender wrote in an Instagram story.

Source: Instagram

Balde’s social media post confirms reports earlier in the day, which claimed that the defender’s knock wasn’t as serious as previously thought.

Reports even suggest that the Spaniard has recovered from the knock and is doing fine.

This could come as a major relief for Barcelona, who have been suffering from countless fresh injuries, which in turn, have gravely impacted the team’s performances in recent weeks.

As for Balde, his goal will be to return to action as soon as possible. Although we are still awaiting a more definitive update on the player’s fitness, there are many who will be hoping for him to start against Mallorca this midweek.