Koundé, the sanction falls

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By: Manu Tournoux

Koundé, the sanction falls

It is up to FC Barcelona to conclude the 24e Liga day this Monday evening against Rayo Vallecano, with the key perhaps the first place in the championship in front of Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid. Inevitably, with such an issue, the best possible Catalan eleven was expected on the lawn of Montjuic. And yet …

Jules Koundé, indisputable this season again in the Blaugrana right corridor, is to subscribers absent at the kick -off of this meeting of the Spanish elite. The young Hector Fort, 18, the deputy for the occasion. The consequence of a disciplinary sanction relates this Monday evening the Iberian media.

A precedent already this season

Hansi Flick evokes “an internal decision”, but this is a punishment given to the tricolor international, guilty of having arrived late for the pre-match chat; A sacrilege for the German technician, very straddling the discipline, rigor and group cohesion.

If he appears on the match sheet, Jules Koundé, so, should not go into play of the evening. This is the second time this season that the former Bordeaux is thus sanctioned. This was already the case on October 6, when Barça played on the field of Alaves (Victory 0-3 of the Blaugranas). The interested party then had come into play at the heart of the second period.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.