Kounde

2022 - 12 - 19

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Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde slammed for what he did in ... (Football.London)

Chelsea summer transfer target Jules Kounde played for France in the World Cup final but the Barcelona defender was poor as Argentina emerged victorious in ...

Thomas Tuchel was keen on adding to his defence at the time, with Kounde revealed to be one of Chelsea's priority targets. Kounde chose to move to Barcelona in the summer despite the Blues' long-term interest in his services. Then, following a flowing Argentina move, Di Maria made it two before half-time as his side took control of the final. It looked as though they were going to cruise to the finish line but Kylian Mbappe exploded into life at the right time for Les Bleus. They said: "Jules Kounde, 4 – The Barcelona player was made to look very average (at best) by Di Maria. Argentina made use of Di Maria, their only natural winger, on Kounde's side.

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'Average at best': National media slams defender Chelsea attempted ... (The Chelsea Chronicle)

The defender was reportedly on the brink of joining Chelsea this summer. Kounde was operated in his usual right-back position for the national team, despite ...

“That is accepted by Deschamps, who deploys an asymmetrical back-four. [Chelsea make their return to Premier League football in just over a week’s time.](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/video-23-year-old-chelsea-player-scores-stunning-goal-in-training-hes-hoping-to-start-the-first-game-back/) [claimed that Thomas Tuchel did see a future for him at right-back.](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-news/report-47m-player-decided-not-to-join-chelsea-in-the-summer-because-tuchel-wanted-him-to-play-at-wing-back/) [Jules Kounde’s](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/jules-kounde/) performance in the World Cup final has been deemed [‘very average at best’ by Get Football News France.](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2022/player-ratings-argentina-win-world-cup-on-penalties/) [They said:](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2022/player-ratings-argentina-win-world-cup-on-penalties/) “Jules Kounde, 4 – The Barcelona player was made to look very average (at best) by Di María. [the Juventus winger won a penalty after good work on that side.](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/world-cup/1-10-national-media-tears-into-player-chelsea-wanted-this-summer-for-terrible-world-cup-final-display/)

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'Really impressive': Rio Ferdinand hails 'solid' World Cup player who ... (The Chelsea Chronicle)

Rio Ferdinand has given former Chelsea target Jules Kounde his seal of approval following a fine World Cup campaign. Speaking on his own YouTube channel, ...

“I have to say, Kounde, Kounde has been really impressive for me. Not may goals or chances have been created in my area.’ So, he’s proved his worth.” Kounde has been one of the unsung heroes in Didier Deschamps star-studded squad.

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