Barcelona defender Kounde fails to train just two days ahead of 'Clasico'

Madrid, Oct 23 (UNI) FC Barcelona looks almost certain to be without defender Jules Kounde for Sunday's vital La Liga game at home to Real Madrid after the Frenchman failed to train with his teammates on Friday. Kounde sprained his ankle in last Saturday's 5-2 win away to Betis and although he missed Tuesday's Champions League defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain, there had been hopes he could recover in time for Sunday's match, in which Barcelona will look to extend its six-point lead over its historic rival. However, Kounde's failure to train with the group on Friday, as he worked…