Barcelona’s Injury Woes Deepen as Kounde Faces Five-Week Absence, Missing El Clásico
Barcelona’s ongoing struggle with injuries has taken another hit as defender Jules Kounde had to leave the pitch during Sunday’s match against Granada, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Kounde, who had been a standout performer in Barcelona’s defense this season, suffered a sprained MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) after an unfortunate collision with teammate Gavi and later a bump from Granada’s Bryan Zaragoza. This injury will sideline him for approximately five weeks, forcing him to miss crucial upcoming matches, including the highly anticipated El Clásico, as well as international duties with the French national team.
The mounting injury list for Barcelona now includes players like Pedri Gonzalez, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Frenkie De Jong, adding to the team’s challenges in the ongoing season.
