❌ Koundé misses training just 48 hours before El Clásico | OneFootball

FC Barcelona has experienced a training session marked by uncertainty. As Carlos Monfort reports, the French defender Jules Koundé was absent from the team's training just 48 hours before facing Real Madrid in El Clásico. This absence marks the second consecutive day that the center-back has not trained with the group, raising concerns within the Blaugrana club.

Although Barça's offices insist that the absence is solely due to a minor knock, the fact that Koundé is missing two consecutive training sessions right before the most important match of the season is a significant setback. The Frenchman's workout plan for today was limited to the gym, a precautionary measure that does not dispel doubts about his availability.

The potential absence or lack of match fitness of the French international would be a severe blow to the Barça defense, already weakened by other injuries. Koundé is a key player in the coach's plans, and his presence, whether as a center-back or full-back, is deemed crucial to stop Real Madrid's offensive power in El Clásico.

On the other hand, the day has brought positive news: the Dutchman Frenkie de Jong has returned to group training. The midfielder, who was the first to arrive at the Ciudad Deportiva, seems fully recovered from the gastroenteritis that had affected him, confirming that he will be available for the coach for the league match at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Time is running out for Barça. The coaching staff will be closely monitoring Jules Koundé's progress in the final hours before traveling to Madrid. The hope is that the defender can at least join the group dynamics on the eve of the match to ensure his presence in a clash that could be decisive for the season's development.

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