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”It’s not easy for him right now, but he’s training, which is the most important thing he needs to do, and he’s training very well. In that position, we have [Xavi] Espart and João [Cancelo], two top players who are playing at a very high level. That’s all I can say.

“It’s certainly not perfect for Balde, but he does his job professionally, and that’s what I want and what’s necessary when you’re in that situation and you have to show you’re ready if they need you, and he does.”