The Naples-Barça (1-1) from last week was marked in red on the calendar of both clubs as a very important match. Both teams came into the match at a sensitive time and, for both sides, winning the game could mean a great boost in morale.
For this reason, the expectation was maximum and, as it turned out, not only did the fans of both clubs not miss any detail of what happened on the pitch of Diego Armando Maradona, but some talent scouts were attentive to the development of the confrontation and, more specifically, of the party of Jules Kounde.
Jules Kounde, driving the ball past Kvaratskhelia / Photo: Europa Press
Jules Kounde passed a very difficult exam with a good grade
In the line of FC Barcelona, Kounde also came at a not very high level of confidence. Furthermore, he had a very difficult exam ahead of him, since, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is one of the most awkward dance partners in the world for a right back. The Georgian winger is very incisive, he trusts a lot in his individual quality and does not stop seeking to tickle his partner during the 90 minutes.
However, Kounde not only attempted the exam, but he did so with a good grade. Furthermore, he did it under the watchful eye of Chelsea emissaries who traveled to Naples to see one of their market objectives up close for the summer of 2024. Furthermore, apart from a solid game in Naples, Kounde once again completed a good performance in his team’s last game against Getafe (4 -0), also being the architect of the first goal with a great pass into space from the right flank.
Jules Kounde, during a Barça match in Montjuïc / Photo: Europa Press
Kounde, very sacrificed when playing as a right back
Technically, Kounde shows his talents when he has time and space, but he does not have the capabilities of a right-back to do it at any time. In this sense, the Frenchman lacks offensive contribution and is not always well positioned in defense when he acts on the right flank. In addition, a lot of controversy was created last season around his figure when the player asked Xavi Hernandez play more as a center back.
At no time did Kounde impose it as a condition, but the French defender, aware of his characteristics, and also where he feels most comfortable, asked to play the axis to, among other things, stop devaluing himself with irregular performances. However, during this season, with the relocation of João Cancelo to the left flank after Balde’s injury, Jules Kounde has to be a right back no matter what. Now, all that remains is John Laporta convince Chelsea to pay 60 million euros to make this offer acceptable to the culé president.
2024-02-25 10:55:09
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