Barcelona star holds himself accountable for Celta draw – ‘I didn’t play sport’

Jules Kounde had an evening to neglect in opposition to Celta Vigo, the place his efficiency grew to become a focus in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw. 

Whereas the group struggled collectively, the French defender’s pricey mistake stood out as a pivotal second within the match. Barcelona, already lowered to 10 males following Marc Casado’s dismissal, noticed their slim lead vanish right away. 

Kounde’s essential error within the 84th minute opened the door for Celta to stage a late comeback, leaving the Catalan aspect pissed off and looking for solutions.

The Frenchman discovered himself underneath scrutiny after this outing. His lapse in focus throughout key moments of the match proved decisive. 

“We weren’t concerned in the course of the sport, which was what was required. I’m the primary to say that I didn’t play sport,” admitted the defender. 

For Celta’s first objective, Kounde was caught out of place, failing to take care of the defensive solidity anticipated from a participant of his calibre. 

This error not solely gifted Celta an opportunity to equalise but additionally destabilised Barcelona’s defensive construction within the closing minutes.

“I lacked focus and in the long run, you pay dearly for it with a gross error that you just can’t permit. I settle for this error which places us in a troublesome scenario,” he mentioned.

Kounde’s admission

Jules Kounde made a pricey error in opposition to Celta Vigo. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)

Kounde’s efficiency wasn’t restricted to this single mistake; it mirrored a broader wrestle all through the match. 

On one other crucial play main as much as the objective, the defender hesitated, anticipating the referee to name offside, as an alternative of constant his defensive duties. 

“Ultimately, I noticed it clearly and I finished, however that displays a little bit of what I mentioned. I lacked focus as a result of even when I noticed clearly that the ball had gone out, I needed to proceed.”

This lack of focus proved pricey, demonstrating the significance of enjoying to the whistle no matter perceived circumstances.

“At this time I used to be not concerned, I settle for that, however you may’t surrender both. We tied the sport partly due to me,” he mentioned.

Studying curve

Jules Kounde admitted his errors. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)

Regardless of the frustration, Kounde confirmed accountability for his efficiency. Recognising his function within the group’s struggles, he acknowledged the necessity to study from these experiences. 

Barcelona’s latest matches have uncovered vulnerabilities, with the group failing to ship their normal excessive requirements. Nonetheless, setbacks like these can function a possibility for development.

“It’s a studying expertise for everybody, perhaps it’s been a bit simple for us. We haven’t performed effectively within the final two video games, however that is a part of the season. Now’s once we’ll see if we’re a group or not,” he concluded.

Supply: Mundo Deportivo