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Marseille Captain Leonardo Balerdi Hospitalized With Severe Ear Infection, Ruled Out vs. Strasbourg

Argentina’s staff are monitoring the situation given his regular place in recent call-ups.

Overview

  • Olympique de Marseille confirmed the defender is receiving hospital care for a serious ear infection that is causing dizziness.
  • Interim coach Jacques Abardonado said Balerdi will miss Saturday’s Ligue 1 match and noted the player is experiencing ongoing vertigo symptoms.
  • Reports indicate he felt ear discomfort and dizziness during the 5–0 defeat to Paris Saint‑Germain, then worsened afterward and was treated by ENT specialists at a French hospital.
  • He has spent the week under medical observation away from training, and no return timeline has been disclosed.
  • Balerdi is Marseille’s captain and a regular starter, with 25 appearances this season across competitions, underscoring the impact of his absence.