Is there anyone that genuinely believes that international football friendlies are a good idea? Particularly when they fall just a few weeks before the start of a World Cup.
In Barcelona’s case, there’s also the small matter of an important Clasico fixture to consider, coming as it does in three weeks’ time. Not to mention a Champions League double header against Internazionale and more.
All of those upcoming fixtures will likely need to be approached without Jules Kounde in situ after the Frenchman sustained an injury against Austria that is likely to keep him out for a few weeks.