FC Barcelona will still have to wait before finding Jules Koundé. Injured, the French defender has still not returned to competition and his absence is prolonged longer than expected, he who could not be selected by Zinedine Zidane. A situation which is starting to weigh on Hansi Flick, deprived of an important element of his rearguard as several important deadlines approach. Asked about the evolution of his physical condition before the match against Atlético de Madrid, the German coach admitted that the return of the French international had been delayed.
“We were hoping he would come back sooner, but we have to take care of him. We will see how it evolves from day to day. It’s taking a little longer than expected, we hope to see him again after the international break”explained Flick. The technician therefore does not wish to take any risks with his defender and prefers to give him the time necessary to regain his full physical strength.
