German coach HansiFlick concluded Barça's last training session before the Clásico against Real Madrid, making it clear that French defender JulesKoundé will not be part of the starting team. The player trained on the sidelines of the group due to a sprained left ankle, which indicates that he will not be available for the match that will be played on Sunday at the CampNou.
In the same session, midfielder AlexCampos and 17-year-old Israeli playmaker OrianGoren trained with the first team. Campos is already on the squad list for the match against PSG in the Champions League, replacing the injured Koundé and EricGarcia, and GerardMartín, who was able to play. Goren, who has impressed the coaching staff during pre-season, could make his official debut with the first team after DaniOlmo's injury in Paris.
Confirmed casualties for the Clásico include DaniOlmo, EricGarcia, AndreasChristensen and RoonyBardghji. All of them are out of the squad, which leaves Barça without one of its key pieces in defense and midfield. The German coach has chosen to give opportunities to young and reserve players to cover the deficit of available players.
The Classic promises to be an intense match, with the absence of several regular players and uncertainty regarding Koundé's availability. Barça will have to rely on the youth and preparation of Campos and Goren to face Real Madrid, while coach Flick will have to adjust his tactics to compensate for the lack of experience in the defensive line. The result of the match and the evolution of the injured will determine the direction of the squad in the next matches.