Barcelona's Kounde struggles with ankle injury ahead of El Clasico

Barcelona is facing injury concerns as they prepare for El Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday. Jules Kounde, who missed the Champions League match against PSG, is reportedly highly unlikely to recover in time due to a painful ankle sprain. While there were hopes he could play, medical staff are now considering the risks of painkilling injections to facilitate his participation. Dani Olmo has also been ruled out for a month following an injury sustained against PSG, adding to Barcelona's defensive woes ahead of the crucial matchup.

• 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona fear Jules Kounde will also miss El Clasico with ankle injury