Barcelona Defender Jules Kounde Hoping to Be Fit in Time to Face Real Madrid in El Classico

• Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is hopeful he will be fit in time for El Clasico on October 16 at the Santiago Bernabeu
• Kounde picked up a hamstring injury while on international duty with France and is expected to be sidelined for close to 3 weeks
• Kounde joined several other Barcelona players such as Ronald Araujo, Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong, who all sustained injuries during the international break

Barcelona defender, Jules Kounde is prepared to do everything possible to recover in time for the first leg of the El-classico against Real Madrid on October 16.

Kounde is expected to be ruled out of action for several weeks, after picking up a hamstring injury while on international duty with France last weekend.

According to SB Nation, the French defender has already spoken to Barcelona manager Xavi about his situation and revealed he will do everything he can to be fit in time for the game against Real Madrid.

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Kounde joins the long list of Barcelona players who suffered injuries during the international break, joining the likes of Ronald Araujo, Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong on the sidelines.

The Barcelona defender is now expected to miss La Liga games against Real Mallorca and Celta, and the UEFA Champions League double-header against Serie A giants Inter Milan.

Kounde sends message to Barca fans after injury blow

Meanwhile, Kounde has taken to social media to send an emotional message to Barcelona fans after picking up a hamstring injury playing for France against Austria in the Nations League, MSN reports.

The French defender revealed he is working to return to action as soon as possible and revealed the injury is only just a test for him.

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Barcelona has not stated how long Kounde would be sidelined, but reports suggest he will be out for about four weeks.

Koundé gives a perfect response to social media influencer

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Jules Koundé provided the perfect response to a social media influencer, who raised the alarm about his salary amid the financial uncertainty at Barcelona.

Kounde was at the center of a protracted transfer saga in the summer, which saw Barcelona and Premier League club Chelsea tussle for his signature.

The Frenchman opted to join Barcelona ahead of a lucrative offer proposed by Chelsea, despite concerns about the financial strength of the Catalan giants.