49erssports.com - Too bad. I think that's the word that best describes Barcelona's current situation. Four players have been reported injured and now with Ousmane Dembele's condition, he could be fifth.
Barcelona is currently known to have received the return of four players due to injuries while defending their respective national teams. There are Memphis Depay and Frenkie De Jong (Netherlands), Ronald Araujo (Uruguay), and Jules Kunde (France).
Dembele was also reported to have had problems with his calf during France's 2-0 win over Austria in the 2022 UEFA Nations League. However, his injury was not as severe as Kunde's.
Dembele is still staying in France, but his condition is worrying. In fact, the French national team coach Didier Deschamps has not been able to ensure the player can play again when he meets Denmark.
Separate Practice
In an official press conference, Deschamps revealed that Dembele is now training separately from the team. This decision was taken due to the condition of his leg which is not fine.
He could not confirm how severe the injury suffered by Dembele. However, the possibility of not playing in France's last match is very likely.
"Ousmane [Dembele] has some discomfort in his calf and will train separately," said Deschamps.
Last Monitoring
The French boss also said he would carry out a final check. There wasn't much he could promise at this point.
"We will review after the last session, I will probably make changes, but I will not decide today," he said.
"I will wait for the medical recovery and the feelings of the players. There will be changes, but I won't tell you how much."
Four Players Condition
The condition of the four injured Barcelona players varies. There are minor injuries and do not need to be out for long, some are seriously injured.
Araujo is the player who is rumored to be out for the longest, around six to seven weeks. Kounde is the least injured player and is ready for the El Classico match.
Source: Fotmob