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Xavi decided to bench Jordi Alba for sporting reasons, report CatRadio.
The Barca boss was unhappy that the veteran didn't track back on Matchday 1 against Rayo Vallecano.
Xavi didn't talk to the 33-year-old about it, the source notes.
Alejandro Balde is now the first-choice left-back while Jordi Alba could be the last choice, even behind Marcos Alonso, according to reports.
Jordi Alba scored 3 goals and provided 12 assists for Blaugrana last season.
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