Jules Koundé, disaster for Barça!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Jules Koundé, disaster for Barça!

Wednesday evening, during the semi-final go to the Champions League between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan (3-3), Jules Koundé was forced to leave his teammates in the 42nd minute, victim of an injury. According to information from Sportthe French right side will miss the return match next Tuesday at Stade Giuseppe-Meazza, but also the Clasico against Real Madrid in Liga, scheduled for May 11.

The vice-world champion 2022 suffers from a muscle lesion in the calf. He must still take additional examinations to determine the exact duration of his unavailability.

Flick in the face of a major challenge

This bad news seriously complicates Hansi Flick's plans. The German coach will quickly have to find a solution to compensate for the absence of Koundé, this Saturday against Valladolid in the league.

As a reminder, the Paris native is the most used player in the Blaugrana workforce this season. With 4,423 minutes on the clock, he was ahead of Pedri (4,190) and Raphinha (4,162).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.