Softfootball can affirm that Jules Koundé has sustained a left hamstring damage whereas on responsibility for FC Barcelona and is anticipated to overlook France’s upcoming March worldwide camp.
The Blaugrana confirmed the setback by way of their official X deal with after Koundé was compelled off simply 13 minutes into the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg in opposition to Atlético Madrid at Camp Nou. Barcelona received the match 3–0 on the night time however have been eradicated from the competitors following a 4–0 first-leg defeat.
Barcelona assertion on kounde:
𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 First-team participant Jules Kounde has suffered a mid-belly hamstring (biceps femoris) damage in his left thigh. His restoration progress will decide his availability.
In an official assertion, the membership revealed that the 27-year-old is experiencing ache within the biceps femoris of his left thigh. “He has a left hamstring drawback. The size of his absence will rely on how he progresses,” the assertion learn, indicating that his restoration timeline can be monitored intently within the coming weeks.
Preliminary assessments counsel Koundé could possibly be sidelined for a number of weeks, placing his participation in Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League Spherical of 16 clashes in opposition to Newcastle United F.C. on March 10 and 18 in severe doubt.
Regardless of the priority, sources near the membership point out that the damage shouldn’t be presently seen as extreme, although warning can be exercised.
The setback additionally guidelines the previous FC Girondins de Bordeaux defender out of France’s March friendlies in the USA in opposition to Brazil nationwide soccer crew on March 26 and Colombia nationwide soccer crew on March 29.
Compounding Barcelona’s defensive issues, Alejandro Balde who changed Koundé in opposition to Atlético additionally suffered an identical left hamstring difficulty in the course of the match and is anticipated to be out for about 4 weeks. The double blow presents a variety problem for the Catalan facet throughout a vital stretch of the season.
Elsewhere on the damage entrance, Brentford F.C. have supplied a post-match replace on left-back Rico Henry after he was compelled off within the twenty first minute of their March 3, 2026 Premier League draw in opposition to AFC Bournemouth on account of a hamstring pressure. The membership are assessing the severity of the problem, with additional updates anticipated following medical examinations.
With decisive home and European fixtures approaching, Barcelona and France will now await readability on Koundé’s restoration, whereas Brentford monitor Henry’s health throughout a vital part of the Premier League marketing campaign.
