Ahmed Harbi wrote Monday, October 23, 2023 07:08 PM, the Spanish coach confirmed Xavi HernandezBarcelona coach announced the absence of Kounde and Sergi Roberto from the upcoming El Clásico match against rival Real Madrid, explaining that the coming days will determine the fate of the rest of the injured players.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez gave good news to the fans about facing Real Madrid next Saturday in the 11th round of the Spanish League. Xavi said, in statements highlighted by the Spanish newspaper “Marca”, “We have Jules Kounde excluded from El Clasico, and Sergi Roberto as well. As for the rest, let us see what happens. It depends on their feelings and how their condition is, but we will not force anyone to play.”
At the same time, Xavi pointed out the need to be fully prepared to fight this confrontation.
Xavi added that Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, Rafinha, and Pedri can play against Real Madrid.
In response to a question about Jude Bellingham, the Real Madrid star, not being sent off against Sevilla, Xavi said, “There is a referee who decides. I cannot say more, and I cannot speak on his behalf.”
The Barcelona coach ended his statements by saying, “Everyone defends his own decision. We, in Barcelona, do not want to impose anything on the referee, as this is neither good nor positive.”
Barcelona occupies third place in the Spanish league table with 24 points, one point behind Girona, which is in second place, and Real Madrid, who leads the competition on goal difference.
2023-10-23 16:08:00
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