Laporta angry with team star…one of Barcelona’s worst players and starts with Flick

The criticism directed at many Barcelona players is harsh, but it is understandable given their recent poor performances. This has resulted in the team losing the lead they once had in La Liga, prompting Hansi Flick to find a quick solution. The statistics are concerning, with the team winning only one of their last six matches.

Barcelona has accumulated just five points out of a possible 18, allowing Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid to close the gap, with the latter potentially overtaking them as league leaders soon.

According to the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, one player facing significant criticism is Alejandro Balde, who is still far from his best form. He has not reached the level of his performances from two seasons ago, when he became a key starter under Xavi Hernández, outperforming more experienced players like Marcos Alonso and Jordi Alba.

Balde had an impressive start at Camp Nou and became an essential part of the team. However, his form dipped last season, causing him to lose his starting spot, and an injury ruled him out for the second half of the season and the European Championship.

Flick hoped to help Balde regain his form, as he did with Raphinha and Jules Koundé, but aside from a few good performances, Balde has continued to make defensive mistakes and has not contributed as much offensively. His ongoing physical issues have further hindered his performances.

Balde is now one of Barcelona’s biggest disappointments, no longer considered an essential starter, and there is speculation that he could be sold if a good offer arrives. His future remains uncertain.

The harsh reality is that Balde remains a starter mainly because there is no real competition for his position, with Gerard Martin failing to provide a suitable alternative. As a result, Barcelona is increasingly likely to seek a new left-back to strengthen the team.