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In his press conference before the match against Shakhtar, Xavi explained that if everything continued to go well, he could bring back a player for Saturday’s Clasico. But Sport explained that in reality, the FC Barcelona coach was hoping for the return of three long-term injured players, Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie De Jong and Raphinha. The same media assures this Wednesday that there is already no more hope for the Dutch midfielder.
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De Jong will not return until mid-November, Koundé withdraws
Injured in the right ankle during the match against Celta Vigo (3-2) on September 23, De Jong is much better but he is not yet fit for a match of this importance. The Barcelona medical staff believe that he must be given time to fully heal to avoid a relapse and therefore that he should only return to the field in mid-November, not before.
Furthermore, L’Equipe announces that Jules Koundé, injured in a knee during the trip to Granada (2-2) on October 8, will not be back for the clash against Real Madrid. The Frenchman missed the international fortnight with the Blues as well as the home success against Athletic Bilbao (1-0) on Sunday. He could come back next week.
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????Frenkie de Jong will not reach the classic as he has not recovered from his right ankle injury
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— SPORT Diary (@sport) October 25, 2023
To sum up
Ahead of the clash against Real Madrid on Saturday, FC Barcelona coach Xavi hoped to recover Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie De Jong and Raphinha, all three injured in recent weeks. But the Dutch midfielder will finally give up on this poster, as will Jules Koundé, still injured in a knee.
2023-10-25 21:00:22
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