FC Barcelona Injury Update: Jules Kounde Latest Details, Recovery Timeline

FC Barcelona have been a stellar team this season due to their great youth players and veterans; however, the injury of Jules Kounde has just made the situation a bit worse. The injury happened in the first leg of a semi-final tie in the UEFA Champions League fixture against Inter Milan. Jules Kounde could not continue playing and had to be taken off, after which Eric Garcia played in his place.

The match in itself was quite difficult, with the score being 3-3 at the end. FC Barcelona’s options in defense are quite vast, but there is no natural right-back like Jules Kounde in their squad.

The injury suffered is expected to affect further plans for FC Barcelona. On that note, read below and get a detailed overview of how the forward faced the injury, the freshest update on the situation, the impact of the blow on the club, his possible replacements, and his return to action date.

Jules Kounde Injury Update

Kounde has suffered a distal injury to the biceps femoris of the left thigh and is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks. Have a look at FC Barcelona’s official statement on his injury:

“Tests carried out this morning have shown that first-team player Jules Koundé has a hamstring injury in his left thigh.”

Impact Of Jules Kounde’s Injury On FC Barcelona’s Squad And Strategy

FC Barcelona have already won two titles this season and are strong contender to win the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League as well. As of the UCL, they are set to face Inter Milan on 7th May in the second leg of the semi-final, with the score being 3-3 on aggregate.

Their current campaign at the UCL is the best in recent years. Moreover, they are contending to win the La Liga as well since they are in first place with 76 points in 33 games, whereas Real Madrid are in second place with 72 points in 33 games. FC Barcelona will face Valladolid, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Espanyol in two weeks and Jules Kounde is likely to miss these crucial games.

Possible Replacements And Tactical Adjustments

FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is likely to experiment with the right-back position and possibly play Gerard Martin, Eric Garcia, or even Ronaldo Araujo, since Alejandro Balde has now returned. The three fixed positions in their backline are likely Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez as the two centre-backs and Balde as the left-back. Gerard Martin, Eric Garcia, or Ronaldo Araujo can play in place of Jules Kounde at right back.