Jules Kounde could still feature in the crucial tie against Inter

Jules Kounde was the first Azulgrana to suffer an injury during international duty but by no means the only one.

The Frenchman suffered an injury to the biceps femoris in his left thigh. It was 23 minutes into the match against Austria on September 22 and although the forecasts were initially more pessimistic and pointed to a return a month later, coinciding on October 26 with the visit of Bayern Munich to Camp Nou, the defender has been shortening the deadlines and aware of the team's need.

There is even speculation that he can arrive in time for next Wednesday's decisive match against Inter Milan.

It is difficult but not impossible. It will depend on the player's desire but as long as the risks can be minimized, there's a chance.

After losing 1-0 at the Giuseppe Meazza, FC Barcelona's qualification for the round of 16 of the Champions League has become very complicated.

Koundé has become a key player since his arrival at FC Barcelona, especially at full-back, a position that is not his natural one, but he has been performing well.

With Ronald Araujo undergoing surgery and Christensen also injured, Kounde's return is all the more necessary. The player is working to arrive in time against Inter, but if this is not possible, the objective will then become the Clásico on October 16, just four days after the visit of the 'Nerazzurri' to Camp Nou.