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Barcelona Beat Elche 3\u20131, but Concerns Grow Over Jules Kound\u00e9\u2019s Form<\/p>\n

Barcelona earned a convincing 3\u20131 victory over Elche in La Liga today, a result that lifts the Catalan giants to 25 points and keeps them firmly in second place \u2014 just five points behind league leaders Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

While the win was important in the title race, it didn\u2019t hide some worrying signs within the squad. Despite the positive scoreline, certain players have continued to underperform, with French defender Jules Kound\u00e9<\/strong> drawing particular criticism for his recent displays.<\/p>\n

Since joining Barcelona, Kound\u00e9 has been admired for his strong defensive qualities and versatility across the back line. However, his form has dipped noticeably in recent weeks. Costly mistakes in passing and positional play have become frequent, frustrating both fans and the coaching staff.<\/p>\n

Once a guaranteed starter and one of the team\u2019s most trusted defenders, Kound\u00e9 now finds his place under serious threat. His errors are becoming too common, and his influence on Barcelona\u2019s defensive stability has waned.<\/p>\n

Dressing Room Frustrations Mount<\/h3>\n

According to a report from El Nacional<\/em>, dissatisfaction is growing inside the Barcelona dressing room regarding Kound\u00e9\u2019s performances. Some senior players have reportedly voiced their concerns \u2014 among them Frenkie de Jong<\/strong>, who is said to be increasingly frustrated with the Frenchman\u2019s decline.<\/p>\n

De Jong, regarded as one of the team\u2019s leaders, reportedly believes that Kound\u00e9\u2019s ongoing struggles could put Barcelona\u2019s season at risk. He has allegedly warned that the defender\u2019s mistakes are disrupting the team\u2019s defensive structure and could prove costly in key fixtures ahead.<\/p>\n

With tensions rising and Kound\u00e9\u2019s form under the microscope, questions are now being asked about whether he will retain his spot in the starting lineup \u2014 or if a change is imminent as Barcelona look to stay in the title race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n