A big scare on Sunday night for FC Barcelona with the early exit of Jules Koundé. Injured during the match against Villarreal, the French defender immediately raised fears of the worst, with some media outlets suggesting a possible hamstring tear and a long spell on the sidelines.
Koundé can breathe again, and his Christmas holidays are not ruined: the verdict is in, and it is more fear than harm from his weekend injury. According to AS, it turns out to be nothing more than a simple strain of the biceps femoris, far from the serious injury that had been feared.
Injury scare quickly played down
Information that Koundé himself chose to mock on social media, responding ironically to the first alarming rumors… with an image of Pinocchio, aimed at calling out what he considers a lying journalist.
If this diagnosis is confirmed, the French international could even be available as early as the derby against Espanyol at the beginning of January. A huge relief for Barça, who feared losing a key defensive player for a long period.
After a very demanding previous season and a more inconsistent start to the current campaign, this minor issue serves as a warning… but without serious consequences. The worst has been avoided for Jules Koundé.
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