Barcelona's defense has suffered a double blow ahead of crucial matches against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and Real Madrid in La Liga. The Spanish champions announced that defenders Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde have sustained injuries.
Right-back Kounde suffered an ankle sprain and will miss the trip to face PSG on Tuesday, but may still be able to feature in the Clasico against Real Madrid on October 25, depending on the evolution of the injury.
Both defenders ended the club's 5-2 win over Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday with discomfort, but their injuries have raised concerns for the team's defense. Despite this, Barcelona was able to win a ninth consecutive league game and maintain their 100 percent start to the campaign.
PSG, the double European champions, also announced a defensive absence after Portuguese left-back Nuno Mendes picked up a knock in Saturday's Ligue 1 win at Strasbourg. Mendes will be sidelined for the next few weeks due to an injury to his left thigh.
