Alejandro Balde looks to be in line to start Barcelona’s next La Liga match against Real Sociedad on Sunday at left-back.
Diario AS are reporting that Xavi will start the 18-year-old and has already told the youngster to be ready in training this week. Balde looks set to be given a chance after a poor showing by Jordi Alba against Rayo Vallecano.
Yet Balde also had a good pre-season and now looks set to be handed a big chance to impress at the Reale Arena, with Barca chasing their first win of the season.
The game does come amid speculation about Balde’s future.