Barcelona are starting preparations for El Clasico after returning from Champions League action in Paris but have a few injury problems to contend with ahead of the big game. Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde missed the defeat to PSG, while…
Barcelona are concerned that defender Jules Kounde will miss Sunday's El Clasico clash against Real Madrid due to an ankle injury. The French international previously missed the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona's medical staff reportedly consider it highly unlikely he will be passed fit in time because of a painful sprain.
While painkilling injections remain an option to allow Kounde to feature, the club fears doing so could aggravate the issue. Manager Hansi Flick also faces other squad absences, with Dani Olmo ruled out for a month, leaving limited defensive options available for the upcoming fixture.
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