FC Barcelona continue to be at the receiving end of various new reports emerging by the hour. With El Clasico on the horizon, the Catalan giants are put in an uncomfortable position when it comes to their injured players. Uncertainty prevails, and the final squad list is still not decided for Barcelona.
However, good news has recently managed to come out. Both Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha are expected to be available for the clash against Real Madrid. On the contrary, Pedri and Frenkie De Jong have reportedly been ruled out. Moreover, even the case of Jules Kounde seemed uncertain and not exactly positive.
However, the latest update suggests that a twist in the tale may be on its way. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the French central defender has told Xavi about his own intentions. Jules Kounde wants to be there for El Clasico and play in it, and this has already been communicated to Xavi.
As the coach himself has insisted, his selection will depend entirely on the sensations of his players. Those who are completely fit will play for Barcelona, while those who are not will not be risked. Kounde, however, remains adamant that he can be available and fit enough to feature against Los Blancos.
Despite the positive news, it should be taken with a grain of salt. The player will likely not be risked by Xavi until and unless he receives the medical green light.
Moreover, it was previously reported that his injury would take the longest to heal out of the sidelined players. Yet the recent report, if it is to be believed, puts the player back in contention to be selected even before Pedri and De Jong.
With less than 24 hours left, Barcelona and Xavi will need to start finalizing their squad. Real Madrid are already en route to Barcelona and have already unveiled their squad list. The final selection will be a topic of much interest just to see who ends up being deemed available for Barcelona according to Xavi.
