Jules Kounde’s African Sojourn: A Reflection on Barcelona’s Defensive Strengths and Praise for Young Talent

During the winter break, Barcelona’s Jules Kounde took the opportunity to embark on a journey to Africa, visiting his grandmother in Benin and making a stopover in Senegal. In a media interaction in Senegal, the 25-year-old defender shared his insights on Barcelona’s current situation and the path forward.

Kounde emphasized the importance of rediscovering the defensive prowess that defined Barcelona’s strength in the previous year. He stressed the need for the team to defend collectively, make joint efforts, and recapture the defensive solidity that characterized their successful campaigns. Expressing optimism and confidence, Kounde highlighted that the winter break has been beneficial for the squad, providing an opportunity to regroup and refocus.

While in Senegal, Kounde also spoke highly of his young teammate, Mikayil Faye, a teenager from the African country. Having observed Faye’s talent during preseason and recent encounters, Kounde praised the youngster for his explosiveness, dynamism, aggression, and ball-playing abilities, particularly commending his adept left foot.

As Barcelona aims to overcome recent setbacks, including their first match post-winter break against Las Palmas on January 4th, Kounde’s reflections and acknowledgment of promising young talents like Faye highlight the collective determination within the squad to improve in the upcoming second part of the season and contend for titles.