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Still coping with their shocking elimination from the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona see no respite on their hectic schedule.
Days after disaster struck in Montjuic, they travel to Madrid to take on their arch-rivals in El Clasico, a game that could not have arrived at a worse juncture.
Barcelona are yet to win against Real Madrid this season, and the momentum of both teams suggests a rough night ahead once more for the men in garnet and blue.
Should they turn up for the occasion, however, one knows that they are capable of taking down the very best.
Speaking to the media ahead of El Clasico (h/t FCB World), Barcelona star Jules Kounde elaborated on a number of topics including the team’s approach to the upcoming game, his position on the field and the importance of the Clasico.
He began by clarifying that he never denied playing at right-back when asked by Xavi, contrary to what was reported in the media.
“I never refused to play in any position. But sometimes that’s what people say. For me, it is not a problem.”
“True, my natural position is centre-back. So it was difficult for me and I had to work to improve my performance. And I think that’s what I do, it’s true that playing there makes me feel more comfortable,” he added on his conspicuous improvement in the new role.
He then insisted that he still had a long way to go and a lot to learn as a full-back, indirectly even hinting that his position change could be one for the long term.
“I still have a lot to improve at all levels because defending in the centre and defending on the wing are two completely different things. You face different types of players.”
Kounde then elaborated on what fascinated him about playing and succeeding in a new position when compared to his comfort zone in central defence.
“It’s another challenge, I see it as a challenge to be more complete as a player, to progress in some aspects.”
“And really, that’s what excites me, always improving, being a…
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Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-04-20 13:50:50
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