Barcelona secured a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Elche in today’s La Liga match. This win brings the Catalan side’s points tally to 25, placing them second in the league standings and narrowing the gap with leaders Real Madrid to just five points.
However, while the team is accumulating points, another aspect of the situation seems to be causing concern within the club. Despite the victory, some players have delivered unsatisfactory performances, particularly French full-back Jules Koundé, whose recent form has raised many questions.
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Since joining Barcelona, Koundé has been known for his exceptional defensive abilities and versatility, but over time, his performance has noticeably declined. In every match, he has made disastrous errors in passing and defensive marking, which are causing concern among both the coaching staff and the fans.
Jules Koundé, once a favorite in Barcelona’s starting lineup, has begun to lose much of his luster this season. His recurring errors have become more apparent, and he no longer contributes to the defensive effort as expected.
Will Koundé remain a starter? Anger is rising in the dressing room.
Voices are growing louder in the dressing room regarding the French player’s situation. According to a report in the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, several players within the team have begun to express their dissatisfaction with Koundé’s poor performance, most notably Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
De Jong, considered a key player for the team, has not hidden his anger at the Frenchman’s decline. He believes that Koundé’s continued presence in the starting eleven could jeopardize Barcelona’s season. De Jong pointed out that Koundé’s repeated mistakes threaten the team’s defensive cohesion and could negatively impact results in crucial matches.
