We NEED to Talk about Jules Koundé...

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[@ParthPatil10]

I don't think Kounde has fallen off. He's just too inconsistent. He'll make 2-3 really good performances but then drops a stinker here and there which makes Xavi doubt him. He's played well at both RB&CB, but as i said, has been really inconsistent since his Injury. I remember he wasn't dribbled past by any player before his Injury, and there were talks of him being the Best Defender in the world. I think good competition from Inigo and Christensen will eventually motivate him to give his best, and its a blessing for us that we have such good backups for defensive postions

[@feryadmezori8171]

He got paid and all he cares about is his cloths.

[@ParthPatil10]

@@feryadmezori81710 ball knowledge

[@hovgh1347]

he sucks he was never on the wagon to talk about him falling off the wagon .. he is one of the weakest links on the team next to Lewe and Raphina Felix an Cancelo

[@ParthPatil10]

@@hovgh1347what the fuck are you yapping about bro💀do you even watch the matches

[@detsimba7146]

Are you somehow indian?

[@Bob_Barca_since2009]

He was our best defender at the beginning of the season but after he returned from his injury he has been woeful for us(at CB at least. At RB he is as good as ever

[@hovgh1347]

never .. he sucked .. he is another David Luiz that showed his true color in the WC brazil vs germany 7-0 when Thiago silva was missing he showed his true potential which is 0 he should play somewhere in Saudi league

[@waynewayne8419]

@@hovgh1347what are you talking about?

[@john-adriancoker2789]

Barça should've signed Pau Torres for €40m with the €50m they spent on Kounde & they would've not only had a better CB for €10m less but a left footed one who'd give Barça one of the many tactical advantages of a having a left footed LCB.

[@rodrigorosario5615]

@@john-adriancoker2789I do not agreee, Jules Koundé can play as a RB, Right or Left CB and is a starter for France and FCB.

[@amankhadka9622]

Is prime cursed? cause Bayern,Barca and Arsenal are bottling and don't seem to win the league I just hope Liverpool don't partner with Prime

[@MarioNunez-pz3ru]

You may be on to something

[@AhmedSalah-gw4wv]

Bayern are just 2 points away from the leaders. and Arsenal are natural bottlers regardless of curses.

[@daddycumsack]

nah overreaction bayern been shaky since last year and they just 1 point off the leaders so ye pointless and arsenal always been bottlers so ye pointless and barca ye pointless they haven’t been consistently good this year mid team rn 🤣

[@nischalmaharjan169]

bro really just put arsenal in the same bracket as barca and bayern

[@punkster2542]

Arsenal is overrated

[@denchev8]

Kounde isbetter at CB but needed as a RB only because Barca doesnt have proper CDM. If Xavi actually tries Christensen at CDM and he is good there Kounde and Araujo with Christensen in front of them could actually work well. The other problem is with syncing Cancelo and Balde so when one goes in attack the other stays back (usually they both go forward) and thats the other reason Kounde works at RB. Sorry if my english is not great :)

[@zlatandzafic3387]

your take is super bad. Auraujo and Christensen dominated almost everyone as our centerbacks. This season Kounde has been our primary cb with AC and it has been horrible. Also switching up our cb's all the time when everyone is fit makes everyone more insecure and broke the harmony in defense. The effect this must have on the rest of the team is massive since xavi looks like a pathetic man who promised kounde a cb position regardless of how bad it effetcs us.

[@xpail7987]

I don´t get why Xavi actually never tried to play christensen as cdm. He plays there for Denmark and does pretty good job there..We are desperately missing cdm so Frenkie can create more and it could solve a lot of the issues. Honestly Xavi is so stubborn and is afraid to try something new.

[@denchev8]

@@zlatandzafic3387 The problem is not having a proper pivot infront of both CBs thats the difference between last season and this one. And since there is no way to buy one now and Romeu isnt working maybe Xavi should try Christensen (who has played as a pivot before) there or just play with 3CBs, Balde and Cancelo as wing backs and 2strikers and 1 behind them (Pedri, Felix, Yamal and Raphinha can play as No10) and Vitor Roque/Ferran with Lewandowski. But since Xavi wont change the system i think Christensen as pivot could be a good solution if given a try.

[@naivedh2494]

Jules Koundé is not the problem lets look at ppg with Koundé it is at 2.29 which the highest at Barca (with over 1000 mins)

[@crazechill1]

Jules Koundé has been trash, Barca fans claim everyone in the team as the best in the position.

[@naivedh2494]

@@crazechill1 no, have even watched the video

[@jptv1663]

Hes rubish since sevilla 😊​@@crazechill1

[@khalidbashir4017]

What is ppg please?

[@willywonka7812]

Points per game, presumably​@@khalidbashir4017

[@davidvalencia129]

I think as a RB he is class, last season went amazing for him and he gives me WAAAY more confidence as a RB than a CB.. like araujo is better in everything and christensen is taller and better on physiscal and areal duel. Adding to the busquets point, he alongside gavi were our players who recovered the most balls

[@arkakumar1834]

I think there is something wrong with Xavi playing wrong personnel in wrong positions. playing kounde at RB makes so much sense when the whole team performs better. Similar story is being knitted at the Left Back as well. Cancelo is much better currently at the left and by all means Xavi should have the authority to bench an underperforming Balde to start Cancelo on the Left. Yet the complete opposite is happening. Xavi needs to get a grip on these players and make them understand that no one is immune from getting benched. Look how Greilish was benched because Doku is performing better than him at City.

[@issaosama4937]

Barcelona don’t have the financial ability to not listen to their players and just bench them. For example of kounde says fuck this and forces a leave the club is fucked cause we need to look for someone else and let’s be honest the premier league inflated the prices of players so yeh

[@hovgh1347]

Cancelo should stay on the bench along with Kounde if you ask me ..

[@zillxza]

@@hovgh1347no

[@deedeemegadoodoo70]

Finally someone says what needs to be said 👏 we can’t just blame Xavi and some of the older players

[@m.rgamehub9378]

I just don't understand why he doesn't want to play RB, he can defend, he is good with ball, he can go forward to give an outlet to mid and attack , he can also participate in attack if he can focus he can be one of the best all round RB on world, I mean he played RB in france NT ahead of many players proving Deschamps also see his potential there so just why? He is brilliant so it is frustrating to see this.

[@danielross4242]

Because he’s not accustomed to rb. He can there but He feels way more comfortable as cb. That’s where he played most of his career for club and country. He was bought a cb too.

[@m.rgamehub9378]

@@danielross4242 I know but still, it is frustrating. Also as he was the one who wanted to play CB and is in bad form it could pressure him leading to a decrease in confidence. I am not saying make him perma RB but until BARCA can sort out their CDM problem he shouldn't play CB if other CBs are available. When Barca gets a good CDM that could cover the backline he can slowly build his chemistry with ARAUJO as CB, as they both are young and have plenty of time.

[@keifyboi6913]

Because he's not a first man defender. He's more of a clean up crew man. That's why direct tricky wingers eat him up regularly in comparison to araujos bully ish style. Kounde is suited in a deep lying counter attacking team. Where he can just clear out loose balls

[@m.rgamehub9378]

@@keifyboi6913 That's a point but at the staring of season he was able to play a high possession based style when we had Frenkie - Gavi pivot that leads me to believe when all this mess is solved he can develop more into a Barca type of CB in future. He has qualities just need some confidence, time and proper guidance for it. IMO Barca was not playing that good but after the Gavi injury they have been terrible. After Injury Barca has been a diffrent team altogether. T-T

[@MarcelMatani]

cause he is too slow

[@tijashbarreno]

3-5-2 might be the solution since we’re playing with such a lack of quality. In the 2020-2021 season it was good at times. It suffocates the opposition and gives you easy possession and a clear way of going forward. Would love to see Christensen, Araujo and Kounde together in defence. Then Gundogan, Pedri, Frenkie as center mids with Balde or Cancelo and Raphinha or Yamal on the wings. The 2 forwards could be any combination of Ferran, Roque, Lewandowski or even Yamal.

[@1237barca]

He needs to play on the right of a back 3. We need to play an attacking 3 who can all get in behind, and 4 midfielders. Duh!

[@SHAZIN.22]

The fact that you mentioned Mourinho, I was thinking.. Even though there's too much bad blood between him and Barca, he'd be the perfect solution for Barca as seen from his previous tenure at an old and financially unstable Inter and Porto.

[@viggokaliff5746]

As a Real Madrid fan, I think the problem is that you dont have a good enough RB. I think Kounde and Araujo can be a great CB duo for you, But you need at least one fullback who can help defensively. You can’t have two fullbacks like Cancelo and Balde who can’t defend and only attacks

[@TheofficialGodofwar]

Just play him as a cdm he is good on the ball so it might actually work

[@Fingledonn]

Dont know if you saw my comment about making a kounde video or not, but thanks for making a video about him

[@bobblylou]

Gotchu

[@alexandrehonwana797]

Another banger bro, keep up the good work!

[@freezi1956]

I think he should change his haircut to afro one, maybe he will regain his form back with that 😂 Btw might be unpopular opinion but Kounde is better RB then he is CB honestly

[@1237barca]

Five to six in Afro is the best hair for receiving esoteric info. Einstein would take mini naps and his insights would just come to him, thanks to his afro

[@EliasRoy]

Trent was also awful at dreadlocks. Now he is good when he reverted back to his old hairstyle

[@meho1010]

Cancelo as a defender is a problem. He is really a winger and should be played as such. Otherwise Cancelo exposes the Barca defense.

[@DogeFifa]

Absolute Banger

[@brightchia7239]

You are one of my favorite Barca channels keep up good work ❤💙

[@ojichukwuikpeama9685]

A lot of credit to you brother ❤❤❤

[@Hydra-oc6qw]

How about Christensan as CB ? he some times used to play for chelesa like these

[@PeaceOyebanji]

This is Barcelona not chelsea.

[@Lamineaep]

Christensen has literally played every single game for Barca as a CB

[@marianchicago4002]

Think back 3 would hopefully satisfy him, he probably needs a top defensive midfield pivot to protect him if both fullbacks bomb forward. Gundogan used to get killed by liverpool when he played in double pivot or as a single pivot, as he got older and slower, other teams exposed him too, the back 3, playing with rodri, stacked team and box midfield pep been running has hidden his deficiencies.

Something I'd like to add is that, just as many top tier teams have great squad depth, they also have great fitness teams. Season after season, the club struggles with fitness and injuries. You might debate that overplaying has been key but almost every players has been injured in a two season time span. The team focuses in technique as it's part of "Barça DNA" but as the sport becomes a lot more physically demanding, there should be a way to add more physical training and therapy. It might seem like something minimal but it can have a HUGE impact in overall team performance or a season overall.

[@theviper542]

great vid as usual i am so fired for the la liga match def will tune in during stream

[@qt1051]

Maybe xavi should try a 541 not like our fwds are firing anyway. Transition the 541 to a 343 with the balde and cancelo either joining the fwd line or midfield to overload. With christensen aroujo and kounde as a back 3. Run romeu frenkie gundo pedri/fermin. Maybe raphinha can go in the midfield cross or shoot hes pretty defensive minded felix and ferran can try playing as a second striker

[@rogermilla2358]

He's the 4th best CB in the team right now, if he continues to complain about playing at RB - he should be sold. The 50M would be way more valuable when we're trying to rebuild the team and sign a star DM.

[@reinhardhofer6203]

Great Vid!

[@elevenfooty]

He is maybe a bit inconstistent at the moment, but generally I believe in him, he will prove himself

[@christiansandoval5507]

Stats don't mean everything as a defender he's always been just above average that's why the team was at its best with him as RB because he has mistakes in his game and Araujo is usually the one to fix his mistakes last season at the end when we won the league and there were still games to be played and xavi dropped Araujo we were ass because of koundes mistakes

[@henryblinker4548]

All well but People seem to forget that the back line has ter stegen and busquets to help them.

[@24ok1]

As good as kounde is he isn’t a CB the only way he plays CB good is being the third cb. He is a fucking RB man. He doesn’t have this energy for the national team when they play him rb. CB kounde Vs PNP striker is always gonna end bad for him. I agree with all your points. I just can’t believe Xavi is violating Araujo. I see why he’s flirting with Bayern.

[@1237barca]

He is only elite as the right side in a back 3.

[@imransuhail82]

Kounde is better at RB than CB currently but is he actually a better RB than Araujo? Araujo is faster and stronger and carries the ball equally well. Kounde has shown better combinations and crossing but is that really our RBs role if were playing a proper winger like yamal? Kounde is defensively better than cancelo so that's a useful difference to have but if barcelona make Cancelo permanent i doubt kounde will start ahead of him

[@shadhinaddey_mv2976]

Last night he was great at rb

[@user-pm3pp1ub8j]

Man, the way you say aRRr🤬aujo 😂

[@danielsutter4565]

+1 on what you have said about Kounde but, and this is the big kicker and decider, Xavi lacks the character or personality that Pep had (as an example) to move a player where he wanted regardless of what the player was good at. An easy example comes to mind, Mascherano, the Sun of the Argentinian Squad as a Pivot MF, and yet, Pep had him playing as a CB. I never liked it because every time Mache made a small oops, it almost represented a goal but the point here is that Pep moved people around as he saw fit or better for the squad and not the individual. Xavi wants to be a crowd and player-pleaser and well, therein lies the problem

[@donatientonye]

You have to remember that Kunde is a center back at first. Before he was bought by Barca, he was impeccable in Sevilla as a center back, with some versatility as a Right back. He was delivering master level performances and that form carried on in Barcelona. He was one of the top Guys for Xavi to have one of the most solid backlines in Spain. However, and I strongly think that, the whole team is having a systemic problem, inasmuch as players are losing their ways defensive sharpness and offensive efficiency. And Kunde is just a manifestation of that issue. Barcelona has the some of the best players in their positions. It is just that they need to get a fitting system and a coach that gives them their confidence back. I'm afraid Xavi is out of his depth here

[@MrHastygamer]

Chelsea love a Frenchman so that's always an option if Xavi feels he wants someone who fits better

[@Ter0zak]

I really enjoyed your analysis, it's so dull to just have people wanting to sell every player who isn't performing

[@jellolookingass7348]

I love kounde but if he doesnt play well as a rb i want xavi to play as the same formation as man city, then we can play both kounde and araujo as cb

[@DoorTechnicianRick]

3-5-2 Felix - Lewandowski Balde - Gavi - Frenkie - Pedri - Cancelo Christensen - Araujo - Kounde Ter Stegen

[@Lamineaep]

3-5-2? Which club do you think this is atleti?

[@DoorTechnicianRick]

@@Lamineaep Blud this club isn't even THAT Barça anymore...

[@Lamineaep]

@@DoorTechnicianRick doesn’t matter. The Barca way is the Barca way

[@DoorTechnicianRick]

@@Lamineaep But we haven't even been playing the Barça way anyway 😂😂

[@Lamineaep]

@@DoorTechnicianRick highest average possesion + highest xg in laliga? sounds like the barca way to me

[@MarcelMatani]

tbh i wasnt really big on kounde from the first place i say sell him both christensen and iniago are better options rn imo

[@PeaceOyebanji]

I love your video.

[@wymow716]

Well now Xavi is gonna leave at the end of the season and Balde is injured. Time to play Kounde as RB and Cancelo as LB. Let's see if it works.

[@Forca_Barca]

I'm sorry but Araujo is a natural and better CB than Kounde ever was. Forcing Araujo to play RB just to please Kounde is just not worth it. If we're not trying out a 3-4-3 anytime soon he needs to take on for the team and play RB. Araujo wouldn't have made that mistake before the 1:0 in the supercopa.

[@claudiocerezo1644]

Kounde has better stadistics than Araujo, in fact, he is rated better than Araujo and has gotten himself 2 MOTM. If the whole team doesn't commit in pressuring the opponent with the ball like last season, then all our players are gonna look ''off''. This just proof today's fan are just clueless about what's going on in the pitch, like they never have played this game before.

[@mashwork6615]

I think his best position is as a rcb in a back 3 maybe Barca should just sell him to buy a top defender

[@theboysammyjay]

The funny thing is that he didn't go to Chelsea cuz Tuchel wanted to play him at RWB and Reece James at RCB. Jules wasn't having it lmao

[@bogdanruse2012]

we are still playing sergi roberto and ferran torres tho

[@dpk8821]

Selling kounde (unless he wants us to) would be beyond stupid. The guy's a beast.

[@nathangittens2148]

Let’s face it that’s what defines a strong player he needs to work on his mental health

[@syko6973]

Spanish tip, not every R is Spanish is rolled, it's not aRRrrRaujo it's more like attow-haw with a soft t or d as in water. I hope you see this. Love from Canada.

[@bobblylou]

Ha thanks man. Still trying to get my footing with the pronounciations.

[@johanabreu14]

At rb he is playing nice

[@adetayomichaelakinyemi]

Di María did this to him 😂😂

[@Ofc.Sanjib10]

Just wondering why xavi can't try Christensen as pivot Pena/stegen Blade Araujo Kounde Cancelo Christensen De Jong. Gundogan Pedri/Felix at false 9 Lewandowski. Raphina/Lamine

[@gogivunka]

I see our SQUAD for the next year looking like this....Ter Stegen/Astralaga (goal) Balde/Valle Inigo/Cubarsi/Riad/Araujo/Faye Cancelo/J.Araujo........NEW pivot (I hope someone with SKILL), Gavi/Fermin/De Jong/Pedri/Gundogan/Bergvall.....front 3 I will only type the ones we know, cause we don't know WHO are we going to buy....Roque/Guiu/PauVitor/Rapinha/Yamal.......as you can see I put Inaki Pena, Kounde, Christiansen, Alonso, Romeu, S.Roberto, Felix, Ferran, Lewandovski to a SELL / RETURN list!!!!! Visca Barca and let's hope it can be done ;) bye

[@aniket911]

Even France plays Kounde at RB and not CB.

[@ragnarlothbrock1379]

I still remember that cursed transfer window where Barca pulled the lever to buy overpriced trio of Kounde Lewandowski Raphinha

[@axtggh]

Man I hate pinjuries

[@alexflame9383]

Bro I have been waiting for this video for A while now

[@lewismbugua7012]

He comes dressed like it's a fashion show, he should focus on playing ball

[@aksh8005]

Xavi should try kounde at cdm

[@osmanali8235]

This video is interesting to watch … We as Chelsea fan base we have the same issue with Levi Colwill .. is he CB or LB

[@viennakrakatoaleipzignumbers]

It's not the same problem. Colwill is definitely not suited to be an LB. He's playing there out of compulsion because Chilwell and Cucurella are unavailable.

[@chelseagodfather]

Levi Colwill situation is different because (1) he’s playing there due to LB injuries and (2) tactically. Poch prefers to start with 3 CBs much like Pep who at times starts 4 CBs. Personally. I feel like Kounde is perfect for today’s tactics and a manager like Pep would love him because he gives him in game tactical flexibility without having to make a substitution.

[@hovgh1347]

so in conclusion .. where should he play now ? left bench or right bench ? lol

[@akunwanneprosper7016]

Cancelo, RB Kounde, Araujo CB CHRISTENSEN CDM

[@nathangittens2148]

They are missing indigo to me

[@agneyakarkera906]

Jinx on kounde by robby

[@Culer30]

Excellent video❤ and this 70% true

[@oshanebrown9352]

Since kounde get the vegeta hairline he's not the same again smh

[@dobeytsegabriel7882]

Seeing walkers picture just made me realize how stupid fast he is 😂

[@iverhanslien7587]

Marius Broholm is that you?

[@khalidbashir4017]

And then boom! Inigo Mertimez too 😆 another good defender currently..the CBs are stacked

[@Ricardo33-]

Imo kounde isn't world class, he's way above average though, most CB are physically imposing, height, strength and in rare cases speed, when physical traits are not there a CB would most likely be technical, having superb reading of the game to make up for not being a beast physically. Kounde on a world class level comes up just short in these departments

[@kananmirz]

Lenglet 2.0

[@sincerelyspazz]

He’s not good at CB I understand Xavi here

[@GypsyXPR]

Probably the only time where the "rrr" is not necessary, yet you say "arrrrrraujo"...

[@bobblylou]

I’m learning man😂 honestly was just fun to say that way

[@rossnour7251]

Had to stop half way🤯 Take a breather here n there🫢🫡

[@TTThedarkknight]

Best channel out there!

[@roryasrorri701]

Kounde is Umtitying

[@manoaj]

visca barca visca catluyna

[@nobuhlezuma9290]

Patrick Cc

[@rexreed4234]

Kounde is a RB. He should accept the role or leave

[@feryadmezori8171]

Because he worried so much about classic cloths rather than actual football, he got paid and he is good that’s why he is trash now

[@Nooroodin84]

If kounde can’t sacrifice for the team and play RB…sell him. Let him go.

[@shinebanana4084]

He has to play rb. If he is that desperate to play cb. Let him leave.

[@oussbeyt4386]

besides giving descent long passes he has an atrocious first touch, awkward with the ball , slow in counter attacks, average iq. never understood why people hype him so much

[@Logan20ELG]

de jong can play at cb when he drops from midfield which he loves doing and cancelo can move to midfield when he’s at rb. Xavi needs to play balde cancelo and de jong in one game and they’ll do great

[@blessingmhlanga2886]

Umtiti loading

[@SaffronRifle]

cfbr

[@hmontalvo90]

Is easy xavi simply isn't a great coach at all.... I know cules like to believe he is but nah dawg yall need to sac him or send them to b team to Learn more

[@norbys4980]

Just play him at CB , he is no RB .

[@Michael.Figueroa14]

Barca's issue also is you guys are so hung up on playing tika taka futbol every match instead of evolving with the game like other teams have. Everyone already knows how to counter that system of futbol but barca has to win playing possession futbol. Also you guys should stop splashing cash like you have enough money for it and making panic buys. Buy cheap young talent sign players on free and get players from la masia and there you go.

[@its_master_Roshi_Fkrs]

Man city created a revolution with 4 CB's and not every defender was beaten by vini... Walker kept him quiet last year....but great analysis btw

[@EliasRoy]

City played 3-2-4-1 with Stones playing as a double pivot alongside Rodri. Even Chelsea won the UCL in 2021 under Tuchel playing a 3-4-3 flexing to a 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2 depending on the circumstances

[@mariomatos2130]

Yup, Xavi just left Barca, thank you Kounde.

[@thelocalg525]

A

[@ya_hya]

hairline?

[@HonestFootballFan]

😂

[@mohamedyassinemimouni7326]

Second😊

[@Crist.]

first

[@nikolasthethief]

A grotesque player. A synonym for clumsy. A shocking decline.

[@BroGuy-yf5be]

4-2 to athletic SACK XAVI 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥