Another day, another round of transfer rumours, and this time they relate to Barcelona’s potential hire of a new right-back.
Only Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha played more matches than Jules Kounde during the 2024/25 season, evidencing just how important the Frenchman has been for Hansi Flick, even if his more natural position is as a centre-back.
And yet, a lack of strength in depth in the one area where Barca were exposed in some matches in the previous campaign has again been overlooked to this point.
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If Kounde picks up an injury, the squad is fairly threadbare when it comes to an able replacement.