Leonardo Balerdi
27-Year-Old
Marseille
Ligue 1
OUT
Injury Leg
Est. Return 8/1/2026
Confirmed absence for World Cup
Balerdi (leg) suffered a right leg injury and won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the team announced Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Balerdi suffered the injury in Friday's session, and further tests revealed that the Marseille center-back won't recover in time to be an option for the World Cup. It hasn't been announced who will take his place in the squad.
Balerdi suffered the injury in Friday's session, and further tests revealed that the Marseille center-back won't recover in time to be an option for the World Cup. It hasn't been announced who will take his place in the squad.
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Suffers leg injury in training
Balerdi is expected to be ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a serious leg injury during Argentina's training session on Friday, with sources indicating a minimum recovery period of one month, according to Nacho Rivarola of eltrece.
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Seven shots in draw
Balerdi had seven shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Nice.
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Back available against Monaco
Balerdi (calf) is expected to train fully Saturday and is on track for Sunday's clash against Monaco, according to coach Habib Beye, per La Minute OM.
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Suffers calf injury
Balerdi is out for the time being due to a calf injury, according to his club.
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Option against Lille
Balerdi (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's clash against Lille, according to coach Habib Beye, per Massilia Zone.
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Newcastle showing interest
Newcastle United are showing interest in signing Balerdi, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
The Magpies need to bolster their defensive line for the 2025/26 campaign and Balerdi is one of the team's top targets. They're not alone in the race to sign the defender, though. Juventus are also open to signing the 26-year-old Argentina international.
The Magpies need to bolster their defensive line for the 2025/26 campaign and Balerdi is one of the team's top targets. They're not alone in the race to sign the defender, though. Juventus are also open to signing the 26-year-old Argentina international.