"The French right-back had to leave the pitch after ten minutes, and tests carried out this morning confirmed an injury to the middle third of the biceps femoris in his left thigh, as confirmed by the club. The statement issued by Barcelona on Kounde's injury did not specify a recovery timeline, unlike with Alejandro Balde, who will be sidelined for four weeks."
"This comes as a major blow for Barcelona, considering that the 27-year-old has been a permanent fixture in the team for Hansi Flick, playing in all but one match so far this season across all competitions."
"With the hamstring injury confirmed, Kounde will first be unavailable this Saturday against Athletic Club at San Mames. In addition, the former Sevilla defender will also miss both legs of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Newcastle United, with the first leg at St James' Park next Tuesday (10 March) and the return leg at the Spotify Camp Nou on 18 March."
Jules Kounde sustained a biceps femoris injury to his left thigh during Barcelona's Copa del Rey match against Atletico Madrid, forcing him off the pitch after ten minutes. Medical tests confirmed the injury to the middle third of the muscle. The French right-back is expected to miss 4-5 weeks of action, sidelining him for a minimum of five matches. Kounde will be unavailable for Barcelona's upcoming fixtures including the Athletic Club match, both UEFA Champions League Round of 16 legs against Newcastle United, and La Liga games against Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano. His absence represents a significant blow to Barcelona, as the 27-year-old has been a consistent starter under manager Hansi Flick throughout the season.
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