French media slam Barcelona star after France 4-0 Ukraine win

Jules Kounde was unable to play for FC Barcelona of their final recreation earlier than the November worldwide break towards Celta Vigo resulting from a minor discomfort. His place within the beginning lineup was taken by Eric Garcia, who performed with a masks following a fractured nostril.

Regardless of not having skilled together with his nationwide teammates earlier than the matchKounde was named within the beginning eleven by Didier Deschamps for the sport towards Ukraine on the Parc des Princes.

France gained the sport 4-0. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, together with a Panenka-style penalty, whereas Olise and Ekitike added the opposite targets, securing France’s qualification for subsequent yr’s World Cup.

Nonetheless, as SPORT has famous, Kounde didn’t have a convincing efficiency and confronted criticism from the French media.

L’Equipe specifically highlighted that he appeared out of practice and instructed that Malo Gusto, who changed Kounde within the ultimate minutes, gives extra attacking risk. The discomfort that saved him out of the match towards Celta Vigo could have additionally affected his efficiency towards Ukraine.

Kounde’s type with Barcelona this season has been inconsistent. Whereas he has performed in all matches besides the one towards Celta, three of his appearances had been from the bench.

With France already certified for the World Cup and Kounde suspended for the upcoming qualifier towards Azerbaijan, he’ll return to Barcelona early. This era of relaxation may permit him to totally get better and be prepared for Barcelona’s subsequent conflict with Athletic Membership on the twenty second of November.