"Barcelona saw Jules Kounde go off with an injury on Sunday in the latter stages of their La Liga win over Villarreal. The Frenchman went down after taking a knock and couldn't continue. He was replaced by Marc Casado with just over 10 minutes left to play. Sunday's match is Barcelona's last before the winter break, giving Kounde time to recover which is good news for Barcelona."
"Casado does seem to be emerging as a possible option at right-back, after playing in that position in the Copa del Rey win over Guadalara, while Eric Garcia has also been used in that position this season. Barcelona are due to return to action in 2026 against Espanyol in La Liga on January 3rd."
"Hansi Flick's side then jet out to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup."
Jules Kounde left the field with an injury late in Barcelona's La Liga win over Villarreal after taking a knock and being unable to continue. Marc Casado replaced Kounde with just over ten minutes remaining. The match is Barcelona's final fixture before the winter break, allowing Kounde time to recover. Marc Casado is emerging as a possible right-back option after playing there in the Copa del Rey win over Guadalara, and Eric Garcia has also been used at right-back this season. Barcelona return on January 3, 2026 against Espanyol and then travel to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup.
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