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Jules Koundé during Barça-Antwerp

KOUNDÉ IS BEING EXHIBITED AS A CENTRAL

Koundé, from 'patch' to general commander of Barça's defense

Published:19/09/2023 - 23:44h

Updated:19/09/2023 - 23:44h

Jules Koundé has cleared up doubts about his future at FC Barcelona with a remarkable start to the season. Against Antwerp, the Frenchman was once again the leader of the defense in a match that required little effort in defense

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The FC Barcelona goleó to the Royal Amberes in his debut in the phase of groups of the UEFA Champions League (5-0), a party where Xavi Hernández went back to bet by the pair Koundé-Christensen in the centre of the saga. Although the Belgian champion did not suppose a big defensive challenge for the culés, the egarense did not run risks with rotations backwards and, again, the Frenchman erigió like leader.

Fast in the courts and sure with the balloon in his feet, Koundé has left to be a 'patch' for the saga culé. The past season, Xavi alternated him like right side, a place in which never it felt comfortable, further of his previous experience in the Seville and the French selection. Now, the one of Paris is intocable and, once return Ronald Araújo, is likely that Christensen was the 'sacrificed', although the Danish also has fulfilled.

Another flawless party of a Koundé increasingly leader

The Amberes grieve had some shy attempt by lastimar to the Barça with long balloons that Jules neutralised without too many difficulties. Every time that any of the attackers of the Royal had the balloon, the Frenchman was his shadow, forcing to Michel-Ange Balikwisha and to Vincent Janssen to play almost always of backs to the arch and far of the rival area. Tácticamente, the work of the '22' was flawless.

In the complement, as it was logical, the Barça relaxed in the centre of the field and the visitors had some arrival to look for the discount. However, between Koundé and Ter Stegen neutralised the approximations that had the Amberes on the end, leaving the zero by second consecutive party and a new 'manita' that ilusiona to the fans culé.

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