Barcelona have averted a key harm blow to their squad after Jules Kounde was noticed in coaching, regardless of choosing up an ankle harm towards Germany.
Alarm bells rang after it was reported that French star Kounde had suffered a blow towards Germany and was later substituted off the pitch. Nevertheless, additional reviews revealed that the blow to his ankle was minor, and the change was purely for precaution.
It seems the 25-year-old is unscathed, as he was noticed coaching usually with the French squad this week.
He performed an hour of France’s 2-0 defeat by the hands of Germany and can now enter the squad checklist to face Chile on Tuesday in Marseille.
It’s but to be revealed whether or not Didier Deschamps will begin the defender, or relaxation him to keep away from an additional scare.
A flexible participant, Kounde first signed for Barcelona with the goal of masking their central defence. Nevertheless, supervisor Xavi has opted to place him at right-back, the place he appears to thrive.
He additionally performs as a right-back for France, proving his effectivity on the flank.
It was introduced earlier this yr that head coach Xavi would depart Barcelona on the finish of the season, nevertheless since asserting his departure the workforce’s kind has improved dramatically.
Barca are having fun with a ten-game unbeaten run throughout all competitions and lately booked their place within the Champions League quarter-finals for the primary time since 2020.
Up to now Barcelona have survived the worldwide break with no accidents, with Kounde offering the one scare. Kounde is ready to return to Spain after the break, earlier than his aspect face Las Palmas in La Liga on 30 March.
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