Hansi Flick reportedly benched Kounde against Alaves as a disciplinary measure

Hansi Flick reportedly benched Kounde against Alaves as a disciplinary measure

When Barcelona announced their starting lineup for the match against Alaves on Sunday, many fans were surprised to see Jules Kounde missing.

Initially, some assumed that Hansi Flick had simply decided to rest the French defender, placing Hector Fort in his stead.

However, according to journalist Toni Juanmartí, Kounde’s absence was actually a form of punishment for arriving late to the pre-match talk.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 2 người, mọi người đang chơi bóng bầu dục, mọi người đang chơi bóng đá và văn bản

Flick has previously warned about the importance of punctuality, and this decision underscores his commitment to maintaining discipline within the team.

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