Koundé remains sidelined for Barcelona, misses France duty

Jules Koundé is not expected to return from injury before the upcoming international break. Initially thought to be a minor issue after hurting his left ankle against Real Betis on October 17, Koundé's condition has worsened, leading to extended sidelining. He will miss five consecutive matches, including key fixtures against PSG, Real Madrid, and Atlético de Madrid. With the uncertainty surrounding his recovery, he will also not participate with the French national team for their matches against Turkey and Italy. Zinedine Zidane will need to adjust his lineup without his first-choice right-back.

• 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Koundé still injured at Barcelona and likely to miss France duty