Barça feared the worst this Sunday. While the Blaugranas faced Villarreal this Sunday during the clash of the 17th day of La Liga against Villarreal (0-2 victory), Jules Koundé requested his change in the 79th minute by going to the ground, injured in the hamstring of his right leg. Heard by his trainer Hansi Flick, who replaced him with Marc Casado, the Frenchman was therefore unable to celebrate the seventh success in a row for his team in all competitions.
While waiting for an official press release, A.S. gave news of the defender. And they are reassuring. After a thorough examination, FC Barcelona doctors ruled out any serious injury. In other words, Jules Koundé does not suffer from any rupture, simply from a stretching of the biceps femoris. Good news.
Jules Koundé expected against Espanyol?
Still according to the Spanish media, the Frenchman should make his appearance again in the Catalan jersey within two weeks. Kouné could even return during the Derbi Barceloni against Espanyol next Saturday January 3 (9 p.m.). The idea would be for the player to return in top form for the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup, against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday January 7 (8 p.m.).
