barça Players Return From International Duty With Mixed Results, Injury Concerns Mount
Barcelona, Spain – FC Barcelona players returning from international duty present a mixed bag of performances and a growing injury list, casting a shadow over the club’s upcoming La Liga and Champions League schedule. While several key players featured prominently for their national teams,a setback for Frenkie de Jong and lingering doubts surrounding gavi’s fitness are causing concern at the Camp Nou.
The international break saw Jules Koundé continue to feature on the right side for France under Didier Deschamps, despite limited playing time so far this campaign. Andreas Christensen also maintained his starting position for denmark, even contributing a goal in a home match against Greece. In South America, Raphinha started in one of Brazil’s two games, playing as a midfielder in a 3-0 victory over chile under Carlo Ancelotti. Ronald Araujo also saw action for Uruguay, remaining a key defensive figure for coach Marcelo Bielsa as they prepare for the next World Cup.
Though, the most concerning news for Barça is the injury to Frenkie de Jong, who withdrew from the Netherlands squad due to discomfort in his buttocks. He will miss this weekend’s La Liga match against Valencia CF and is questionable for the Champions League opener at James Park. this injury adds to existing concerns surrounding the fitness of another midfielder, whose identity remains undisclosed, who also will miss the match against Valencia. Further compounding matters, Gavi is experiencing discomfort in his operated knee, raising further doubts about his availability.FC Barcelona has a history of suffering multiple injuries during international breaks, and this latest situation threatens to disrupt the team’s early-season momentum.