The 26 -year -old was a revelation for the Catalans in this field sector, who had caused him many problems before his arrival.
Born for his role as central defender, one could forgive Koundé his lack of offensive contribution when he evolves on the right, but it is actually a position in which he excels. This season, he has scored three goals and issued eight assists in all competitions.
Koundé, who is preparing to sign a new long -term contract with the Catalan club, attributes a large part of this success to his teammate on the right flank: Lamine Yamal. According to MD, he confided in his relationship on the field with the feeling of 17 years, and on the way they work together to get the most out of everyone, defensively and offensively.
“I discussed to find out how to improve certain aspects, such as races that create spaces for him, even if he knows how to manage two players above him. We are very complementary. In defense, I discuss a lot with him to correct certain details of his positioning. We understand ourselves very well on the field and outside. We often forget that, even if we see him doing exceptional things, he is a child, a teenager, who loves to make jokes, and it's normal, because me too. »»
Koundé appreciates Yamal
Koundé will target new offensive successes for the remaining weeks of the season, during which he will also aim to help Barcelona win the Liga, the Champions League and the King's Cup.
