It’s self-evident that one player doesn’t make a team, but when that player is one of your most important then there are obvious reasons why their absence might be to the detriment of all concerned.
Barcelona certainly haven’t done too well on the injury front lately.
Pedri has been missing for an age and once Frenkie de Jong was confirmed as another absentee for an extended period, it really was another kick in the teeth for Xavi.
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal’s troubles are also regrettable, but it’s perhaps the loss of Jules Kounde that might be the most keenly felt by the blaugranes.