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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick decides who will replace injured Jules Kounde at right-back in Champions League semi-final second leg vs Inter: Reports

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick must replace injured right-back Jules Kounde for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan next week.
Kounde suffered a left thigh biceps femoris injury during the first leg on April 24 and is expected to miss about three weeks, ruling him out of upcoming key matches including the UCL fixture.
Flick is likely to select Ronald Araujo to replace Kounde due to Araujo's defensive physicality and ability to handle Inter's aerial threat, as Barcelona struggled with set pieces in the first leg drawn 3-3.
Flick said during his press conference on May 1 that Lewandowski is "developing very well" and could return for the Inter match, while Balde's comeback is uncertain and Kounde's return depends on his recovery progress.
Barcelona faces the challenge of missing two usual full-backs but hopes Araujo's inclusion and potential returns of key players will strengthen their defense in the decisive Champions League showdown.

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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick decides who will replace injured Jules Kounde at right-back in Champions League semi-final second leg vs Inter: Reports

According to Barca Universal, Barcelona's Ronald Araujo is set to replace the injured Jules Kounde in the return UCL fixture against Inter Milan.

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Champions League: Kundé injured in one thigh and package (at least) against Inter in Milan

Touched in the semifinal round of the Champions League against Inter Milan, the Frenchman suffered a left thigh injury. He should miss, at least, the game back.

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sportsmole.co.uk

Lewandowski, Balde injury updates issued ahead of showdown with Inter at San Siro

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is in line to feature in next week's Champions League clash against Inter Milan, while Alejandro Balde is also on the verge of returning.

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frenchfootballweekly.com

FC Barcelona: the enigmatic message of Alejandro Balde

FC Barcelona must do without its two usual lateral rear. While Jules Koundé is expected to miss three weeks of The post FC Barcelona: the enigmatic message of Alejandro Balde appeared first on French Football Weekly.

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football-espana.net

Barcelona decide to offer new contract to Serie A and La Liga target

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia could be set for a starring role in the Champions League semi-final second leg, as the player in pole position to replace Jules Kounde against Inter. However his future appears to be resolved ahead of next season as well.Garcia is out of contract in the summer of 2026, and with Director of Football Deco keen to go into next season without any players in the final year of their deals, he remains an item on the agend…

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Sports.fr

Jules Kounde, confirmed disaster

So nice was she, the first round of the semifinal between Barça and Inter Milan did some damage. The Nerazzurri thus lost Lautaro Martinez, his best offensive advantage, touched on the right thigh. If his injury is not very serious, his absence for the return match on Tuesday seems to have been acquired. On the side of Barcelonais, it is Jules Kounde who fell into the field of honour, wounded, he, on the left thigh. And the verdict is much heavi…

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