Hansi Flick revealed that he spoke with Alejandro Balde and asked the full-back to clear his head before returning to the team.
The FC Barcelona coach decided to leave the player out of the match against Elche, surprising many when he announced the starting lineup.
Alex Balde is going through a delicate spell, largely due to strong interest from Premier League clubs. Manchester United are among the outfits tracking the full-back.
Hansi Flick was direct when explaining his decision, stating that he does not feel the player is fully focused on FC Barcelona. The manager expects to speak with Balde again once his future is sorted.
Gerard Martin was chosen to fill the left-back role for the championship opener.
