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Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has returned from the worldwide break with a staggering 210 minutes performed, that includes in each legs of France’s Nations League quarter-final towards Croatia.
Throughout these two matches, he collected 90 minutes within the first leg and a gruelling 120 minutes within the second, additional cementing his status as one of the vital sturdy gamers in world soccer.
With these newest minutes, Kounde has now surpassed the 4,000-minute mark this season—a unprecedented feat that highlights his bodily resilience.
Previous to the worldwide break, he had already performed 3,995 minutes, and his whole tally now stands at 4,205 minutes out of a potential 4,590.
That equates to a exceptional 91.6% of obtainable sport time throughout each Barcelona and the French nationwide group.
A quick breakdown
At membership degree, Kounde has featured in 3,541 minutes for Barça out of a possible 3,870, whereas with France, he has performed 664 minutes from a potential 750.
His consistency is unmatched, even amongst his Barcelona teammates. Not even Raphinha—who has additionally been a near-constant presence—has reached the 4,000-minute mark.
Jules Kounde has clocked over 4000 minutes this season. (Photograph by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Pictures)
Regardless of the heavy workload, Kounde has proven no seen indicators of fatigue. His skill to keep up depth, significantly when doubling up with Lamine Yamal to create house and one-on-one conditions, has been invaluable.
Nevertheless, there are lingering issues about how lengthy he can maintain this degree because the season reaches its decisive section.
Settled in nicely
Apparently, Kounde appears to have lastly moved previous his insistence on enjoying as a centre-back. Below Hansi Flick, he has absolutely embraced the right-back position, delivering constant performances with tireless power.
Apparently, Flick’s reluctance to depend on Hector Fort has solely bolstered Kounde’s standing as an undisputed starter, and he has seemingly discovered satisfaction in his position.
Now, As Barcelona enter the enterprise finish of the season, managing Kounde’s minutes might change into essential to making sure he stays at peak efficiency.
However for now, he continues to energy by means of, proving that he actually is without doubt one of the most bodily dependable property within the squad.
