"The defender couldn't complete Saturday's training session and may now miss the team's final game before the international break. Hansi Flick was asked about Kounde at his pre-match press conference and doubts he'll be involved. "Eric can play, he's fine with the mask. Jules has not finished training and I have doubts that he will be in tomorrow's squad. I don't think he will make the squad, let's wait. I have doubts," he told reporters."
"If Kounde does miss out then Flick will have to make changes to his backline once again. Eric could start at right-back, with Pau Cubarsi and Ronald Araujo featuring in central defence. Andreas Christensen is also expected to be available. He trained normally on Saturday and may be another option for the German coach at Balaidos."
Jules Kounde has emerged as an injury doubt for Barcelona ahead of the La Liga trip to Celta Vigo after failing to finish Saturday training. The missed session raises the possibility he will miss the final match before the international break. Hansi Flick expressed doubts about Kounde's inclusion and confirmed Eric can play while wearing a mask. If Kounde is unavailable, Flick may reshuffle the defence with Eric at right-back and Pau Cubarsí and Ronald Araújo centrally. Andreas Christensen trained normally on Saturday and is expected to be available as an alternative option.
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