Barcelona hit by double injury blow before PSG trip
Barcelona will be left with only two natural centre-backs for the Champions League trip after the club ruled out Eric García and Jules Koundé.
- On Sunday, Barcelona Manager Hansi Flick confirmed injuries to defenders Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia, dealing the squad a double blow ahead of a crucial week featuring Champions League and El Clasico matches.
- After arriving at Ciutat Esportiva 14 hours late, The Catalan side's players underwent medical tests following Saturday's 5-2 win over Real Betis, where they reported discomfort.
- Garcia will miss three to four weeks with a thigh injury, while Kounde is ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League match against PSG due to an ankle sprain.
- With Andreas Christensen already out injured, only Gerard Martin and Pau Cubarsi remain as natural center-back options for Barcelona's PSG clash, severely limiting defensive depth.
- Kounde remains a doubt for El Clasico against Real Madrid next Sunday, while Martin's foot inflammation requires monitoring over the next 48 hours before the PSG trip.
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AHEAD OF KEY matches against PSG and Real Madrid, Barcelona are facing a serious injury crisis in their defence. Kounde, Garcia and Christensen have all been ruled out, forcing coach Flick to improvise.
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