{"id":113589,"date":"2025-10-23T14:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=113589"},"modified":"2025-10-23T14:01:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:01:02","slug":"silent-anger-in-barcelona-over-defensive-star-special-support-from-pedri-and-fermin-couldnt-prevent-the-anticipated-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=113589","title":{"rendered":"Silent anger in Barcelona over defensive star\u2026 Special support from Pedri and Ferm\u00edn couldn\u2019t prevent the anticipated decision"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Despite Barcelona\u2019s hard-fought 2-1 win over Girona \u2014 sealed by a dramatic late strike from Ronald Ara\u00fajo \u2014 unease continues to linger within the club, especially inside the dressing room. Growing whispers suggest that a technical crisis has been brewing for weeks, sparking quiet debates between players and the coaching staff.<\/p>\n

The issue extends beyond recent results. It centers on the form of a player once regarded as a cornerstone of Bar\u00e7a\u2019s defense. In recent outings, his performances have raised alarm bells \u2014 marked by a visible loss of confidence and repeated mistakes at decisive moments.<\/p>\n

Teammates like Pedri and Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez have reportedly tried to lift his spirits in training, offering both encouragement and emotional support. Yet, their efforts haven\u2019t reversed the downward trend. Frustration has started to seep through the squad, with some sources suggesting that a few players now see his presence on the pitch as a tactical liability.<\/p>\n

Insiders reveal that the player in question is French defender Jules Kound\u00e9<\/strong>, who is enduring one of his toughest spells since arriving at Barcelona. After being instrumental in last season\u2019s domestic treble, his recent displays \u2014 particularly against Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla, and Girona \u2014 have prompted concern. Costly errors and loss of possession in key moments have cast doubt on his reliability.<\/p>\n

Head coach Hansi Flick<\/strong> has attempted to defuse the situation, holding a private talk with Kound\u00e9 to restore confidence. Still, with a congested fixture list and several injuries, dropping him from the starting lineup seems improbable for now, despite mounting internal worry.<\/p>\n

The coming week will be decisive: the eagerly awaited El Cl\u00e1sico<\/strong> against Real Madrid looms large. The match could either mark Kound\u00e9\u2019s resurgence or force Barcelona into making difficult decisions about a defensive position that can no longer afford further mistakes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n