Balde was injured towards the end of the first half in Sunday\u2019s (IST) 1-0 win away from home at Leganes. After tracking back to stop a counter from the home side, the defender felt a problem and was replaced by Gerard Martin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Tests carried out on Sunday morning on the first team player Alejandro Balde confirm that he has a distal injury to his left hamstring. His return to action with the first team will depend on his recovery,\u201d read the statement by the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The recovery timeline for a distal hamstring injury varies widely but generally ranges from a few weeks to several months. A grade 1 strain might heal within days to a couple of weeks, while a grade 3 (complete tear) could take months to heal, potentially requiring surgery. Rehabilitation for distal hamstring reattachments typically takes about 3 months before returning to athletic activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This season Balde has been a regular in the side for Hansi Flick, making 42 appearances in all competition, 37 as a starter. He has found the back of the net on one occasion, the 5-2 win over Real Madrid in the final of the Supercopa de Espana, and provided 10 assists from the flank.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The club will be hoping Balde\u2019s injury is not of much concern, as the 21-year-old was previously ruled out for 182 days during the 2023-24 season with a tendon rupture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This season Balde has been a regular in the side for Hansi Flick, making 42 appearances in all competition, 37 as a starter. He has found the back of the net on one occasion, the 5-2 win over Real Madrid in the final of the Supercopa de Espana, and provided 10 assists from the flank.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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