The demands on the game schedules in the major factories in world football gave their signals already at the beginning of the national team break, and the one who was significantly affected by this is Barcelona. After it was announced that Memphis Depay would be absent for about a month due to a muscle tear he suffered in the game of the Dutch national team yesterday (Thursday), last night the Catalans received alarming news regarding two even more important players for Xavi’s lineup.
Jules Conde, who was injured in France’s match against Denmark and was replaced in the 23rd minute, also suffers from a muscle injury that is expected to disable him for a period of two to four weeks, which means that he is in considerable doubt for the Clasico against Real Madrid that will be held on October 16.
In addition, Ronald Araujo felt pain in his right leg, only 20 seconds after the opening whistle of the match between the Uruguay and Iran teams. Barcelona decided to return the stopper to Spain immediately to diagnose the seriousness of the injury, with the initial assessment regarding him also being that he will be out for two or three weeks, so Araujo will not reach his prime for the Clasico if he is fit for it.
As mentioned, these two join Depay, but they are not the only ones who entered Barcelona’s injured list following the international matches: Frankie de Jong was also injured, and at this point there is more optimism regarding him – the connection is expected to return within a week or two. Osman Dembele was also injured, but in his case there is no fear of a long absence.