Barcelona defender Jules Gunde sees facing Vinicius Junior as a challenge for him. Similar to the one he previously faced with Kylian Mbappe.
Barcelona’s French defender Jules Gunde has revealed. He is pleased with the challenge of facing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. One of the best wingers in the world, first. In front of the game ‘El Clasico’ this Sunday. According to a report from DAZN last Saturday UFABET
‘I think he’s one of the best wingers in the world, without a doubt. So I faced him with a burning desire. I think it will be a common problem because players like Kylian, Vinicius or others are difficult.’
‘You can’t stop him alone every match. You have to work together. So you shouldn’t give him any free time or time to think.’
‘We face Madrid a lot, we know what their strengths and shortcomings are. So we improved Working tactically on what we can do to get the three points and play an important game.’
‘I think in facing Madrid possession of the ball is important. And take care of it by minimizing losses. Because we know one of their big strengths is playing on the counter-attack.’
Kounde also spoke about continuing to play at right-back instead of being the center he wanted. The 25-year-old defender admits he has a lot to learn about playing laterally.
‘I don’t refuse to play any position. But sometimes that’s what people say. For me it’s not a problem,’ Gunde said.
‘It’s true that my natural position is centre-back. So it was difficult for me. And I have to work to improve my performance. And I think that’s what I did. It’s true that playing there made me feel more comfortable.’
‘I still have a lot to improve at every level. Because protecting the midfield and protecting the wings are two completely different things. You have to face different types of players.’
‘It’s another challenge. I see it as a challenge to become more perfect as a player. and progress in some areas’
‘And actually That’s what excites me. Always evolving and become a better player Playing on the side allows me to do that. Although, as I always say, my favorite position is centre-back.’