Koundé benched again under Zidane

Jules Koundé, the 27-year-old Barcelona right-back, has been unable to secure regular playing time under either club coach Hansi Flick or now national team boss Zidane. After serving as a substitute in 7 of 8 La Liga matches, including four consecutive appearances against Valencia, Levante Racing, and Sevilla, Koundé only saw action briefly against Valencia following an injury to Eric García. capturengo.org

With the French national team, Koundé's fortunes haven't improved, as he hasn't featured in the last three matches. The situation mirrors his club experience where Flick also limited his playing time, raising questions about Koundé's role in both teams.