Barcelona DF's controversy over 'habitation late → coach's shouting → exclusion from selection' cannot help but be used!... to play in 91 consecutive games
Barcelona DF's controversy over 'habitation late → coach's shouting → exclusion from selection' cannot help but be used!... to play in 91 consecutive games
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Jules Kounde (27), who is always scolded by Coach Han Ji-flick (60) due to frequent tardiness, is definitely an indispensable player. He has never made a decision this season.
French national defender Kounde is a versatile player. His main position is center back, but he started playing right back after joining Barcelona. Notably, he has grown into the best right back in the league under Hanji Flick this season.
Based on his outstanding activities and build-up capabilities, he is playing a key role in Barca's offense and defense. He has three goals and eight assists in 44 games this season.
However, apart from Kounde's outstanding skills, he is known to be in conflict with Flick every time due to 'perception problems'.
Citing a report by Spain's Mundo Deportivo on the 27th (Korea time), German media "Sport 1" said, "Kunde was late again after being late several times for team meetings on February 17, and Flick's patience seems to have reached its limit. While all the team members were waiting for Kunde in the hotel conference room, it was confirmed that Flick blocked him in front of the door, screamed and closed the door hard."
In fact, this is not the first time Kounde's "perception controversy." Pedri, 22, a teammate, said in past interviews that Kounde had been excluded from the starting lineup due to tardiness. Flick has excluded Kounde from the three-time starting list this season (Alabes, Espanyol and Rayovayecano).
Due to his habitual tardiness, he is repeatedly at odds with Flick, who is famous for his strict personality, but Kounde is still considered a key resource for Barcelona. This is because the club lacks reliable right fullback resources to replace Kounde.
In fact, in all three games that were excluded from the selection, Kounde played as a substitute, and has continued to play 91 consecutive games, including Barcelona and the French national team, from last year to the present.
He also started in the home game against Osasuna in the 28th round of the 2024-25 La Liga, which was held as soon as the A-match game was over on the 28th, contributing greatly to the team's 3-0 scoreless victory. 바카라사이트
Meanwhile, Barcelona is also planning to repay Kounde after showing an overwhelming performance despite his frequent tardiness and near overworked playing time. Recently, it has been reported that the club is seeking to extend his contract until 2030.