"The defender went to ground and seemed to know immediately that he couldn't continue. Hansi Flick sent on Alejandro Balde in his place, while Kounde took his place on the bench and couldn't hide his disappointment."
"Barcelona were already without Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong due to injury for the match and losing Kounde is another setback for the Catalan giants."
"Flick will be able to recall Eric Garcia at the weekend, with the 25-year-old unable to play against Atletico due to suspension, while Joao Cancelo may also keep his place in the starting XI going forward."
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde went to ground during a match and immediately signaled he could not continue playing. Manager Hansi Flick substituted him with Alejandro Balde. Kounde's injury represents another significant setback for Barcelona, who were already without Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong due to injuries. The specific nature and severity of Kounde's injury remain unclear. Flick faces defensive challenges but has options available, including Eric Garcia, who was unavailable due to suspension in the previous match, and Joao Cancelo, who may continue in the starting lineup.
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