The French central defender had to leave the pitch at Los Cármenes earlier than expected after a troubling sequence during the clash.
Jules Koundé sustained an injury in the La Liga encounter between FC Barcelona and Granada at Los Cármenes on October 8, 2023, just before the ninth round of the season.
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Koundé collides with Gavi and gets injured: what does he have, how long will he be out and which matches he would miss with FC Barcelona
The moment unfolded in a high-intensity moment as Granada pressed and a defensive error contributed to Bryan Zaragoza’s two goals. In the chaotic action, Gavi collided with Koundé, bringing a sudden halt to the French defender’s afternoon.
Koundé immediately signaled for medical staff and lay on the turf while attention was given. He attempted to continue after brief treatment, but the decision to withdraw came after just over five minutes on the field. A loose ball contest with Lucas Boyé proved decisive for his early exit from the match.
Early assessments leave the exact injury undetermined, but the implication is clear: Koundé will be unavailable for international duty with France. Barcelona has a busy spell after the FIFA window, with fixtures against Athletic Club de Bilbao and Shakhtar Donetsk before a home date with Real Madrid on October 28. These fixtures will test Barcelona’s depth and tactical options in the central defensive area, especially in Koundé’s absence.
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