Jules Kounde in the 23rd minute and Memphis Depay in the 52nd minute of the matches of their national teams in the Nations League this Thursday had to be replaced due to injuries. The Frenchman left the field in the match against Austria (2-0), while the Dutchman ended the match against Poland unexpectedly early (2-0). For both of them, it is a big question whether they will play in the last round of the competition, but as the World Cup is getting closer, it is more likely that the national team coaches will spare them.##NAJAVA_MECA_6667260##Certainly much more will be known after detailed examinations during the weekend, and the waiting for medical reports, besides the players themselves, will probably be the hardest for Xavi Hernandez.A hellish month awaits Barcelona and several very important matches in the Primera and the Champions League. From October 1 to November 1, the Catalans will play as many as 10 games. It is clear that every player will be necessary for the coach to rotate, so an absence of more than a couple of days would create a problem for Xavi. Especially when it comes to Sevilla’s recent sweeper, Kounde, who has a more significant role in the team than his Dutch attacking teammate.From what was seen on the field, it seems that both of them have a problem with the leg muscle. How serious those injuries are, medical examinations will show…5 Barça players started yesterday for their NT but seems Xavi’s men have already picked up injuries. Kounde & Memphis injured last night and will return to Barcelona today for their test. Dembele also ended the match with pains.Hoping it won’t be serious & they’ll recover asap pic.twitter.com/ySYHmJtwWL— UthmanFCB✍︎ (@UthmanFCB) September 23, 2022
