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Koundé benched again under Zidane

Published October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

Jules Koundé, Barcelona's 27-year-old right-back, has failed to feature in France's last three matches under Zidane.

Koundé joined the French national team after being a substitute in six of Barcelona's seven league games. He entered at minute 29 against Valencia due to Eric Garcia's injury but hasn't played since. cat-cross.com

The situation mirrors his treatment under Hansi Flick at Barcelona, where he was also frequently benched in recent matches.

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