Victim of a sprain of the internal lateral ligament of the left knee on October 8, Jules Koundé is the surprise of Xavi’s list for the Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid this Saturday (4:15 p.m.).
The list of the group called by Xavi Hernandez for the Clasico which will be played on Saturday between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid (4:15 p.m., 11th day of La Liga) had the effect of a small bomb. In addition to recovering Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, back from injury, it is above all the presence of Jules Koundé which surprised more than one. Affected on October 8 in the internal lateral ligament of the left knee, the French defender did not seem to have much hope of being present for this famous shock against the Merengue. But against all expectations, his name was put down by his trainer.
As indicated A.S.it was Jules Koundé himself who asked to do a test on Friday, “ to the surprise of everyone, including that of his trainer“. And obviously the test was conclusive since the player is indeed part of the Blaugrana group. However, nothing says that he will be started by Xavi who might have some reluctance to get back into the swing of things too quickly with a player who has just recovered from such a serious sprain. It perhaps seems more likely that Koundé will return during the game, depending on how the scenario turns out.
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Gavi is there too
If the Frenchman is therefore present in the group, this is not the case for Sergi Roberto, Pedri and other Frenkie de Jong, who are still not sufficiently recovered. The Dutchman also did a last minute test, but it was not conclusive and we will have to wait another week before seeing the midfielder again, perhaps during the match scheduled against Real Sociedad . Finally, note that Gavi, absent and suspended this week in the Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk (2-1), is in the group to face Real Madrid.
