Barcelona is facing a double injury setback that could impact their upcoming Champions League and La Liga matches, with key defenders Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia ruled out of PSG and Real Madrid games respectively. This could force the club to rely on Andreas Christensen and the injury update of Gerard Martin leaves only Pau Cubarsi and Martin as potential center-back options. The injury news comes as Barcelona gears up for a crucial week that includes their Champions League encounter with PSG and their La Liga match against Real Madrid.
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Barcelona's injury news could impact their Champions League and La Liga preparations.: Barcelona's injury news could impact their Champions League and La Liga preparations.
Key defenders Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia are ruled out of PSG and Real Madrid games res…: Key defenders Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia are ruled out of PSG and Real Madrid games respectively.
This could force the club to rely on Andreas Christensen and the injury update of Gerard…: This could force the club to rely on Andreas Christensen and the injury update of Gerard Martin leaves only Pau Cubarsi and Martin as potential center-back options.
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Oct 18 : Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was dealt a double blow ahead of a crucial week after the club confirmed injuries to defenders Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia on social media on Sunday.
The Catalan side visit Paris St Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday and host Real Madrid in El Clasico next Sunday.
• Garcia was ruled out for three to four weeks with a thigh injury
• Kounde will also miss the PSG game with an ankle sprain, but could return against Real Madrid
• Gerard Martin exited Saturday's 5-2 win over Real Betis at halftime, but was not included in the club's Sunday medical update
• Andreas Christensen is already out injured, leaving only Martin and Pau Cubarsi as natural options at centre back for the PSG game
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