Leonardo Balerdi Injury: Could be back next week

Balerdi (knee) could be back next week, coach Roberto de Zerbi said in the press conference, per Karim Attab from Martitima Medias. "I want him to play next week."

Balerdi suffered a MCL injury against Reims and has been recovering well and already training on the pitch this week. He could be back next week for the clash against Brest since coach Roberto de Zerbi wants him to play that game. Until then, Geoffrey Kondogbia is seeing increased playing minutes in the backline.