FC Barcelona have received a timely boost after Jules Kounde confirmed that he has not suffered any major injury following an initial scare during the recent game against Villarreal. The French defender, who featured at right-back, raised concerns among fans and staff after appearing to be in discomfort during the match, sparking fears of a potential layoff.<\/p>\n
However, those worries have now been put to rest. According to an update shared by Fabrizio Romano\u2019s second page \u2013 liveherewego, Kounde has assured that the issue was only a minor blow and not a serious injury. The Barcelona defender addressed the situation after the game, making it clear that there is no damage that could keep him sidelined for an extended period.<\/p>\n
Kounde\u2019s fitness is crucial for Barcelona, especially given his versatility and importance in Hansi Flick\u2019s system. Although naturally a centre-back, the experienced Frenchman has been a regular option at right-back and has delivered consistent performances in both defensive stability and ball progression.<\/p>\n
The positive news also means that Kounde is expected to be available for the Spanish Supercopa next month, a competition Barcelona are keen to prioritise. With key fixtures coming up domestically and in Europe, having one of their most reliable defenders fit and ready is a major relief for the coaching staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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