"Despite missing training sessions on Wednesday and Thursday due to a minor knock suffered in the Champions League against Olympiakos, Kounde returned to full training on Friday and impressed the coaching staff with his recovery. Hansi Flick has decided to trust him to play from the start. Kounde to lead defensive efforts During training, Kounde was rehearsed as a full-back, and the plan is for him to take on the responsibility of containing Real Madrid's dangerous winger, Vinicius Jr."
"With Kounde on the right side, the central defensive pairing will feature Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia. On the left, Alejandro Balde, fully recovered and in excellent form, will provide both defensive cover and attacking support, particularly against Kylian Mbappe's runs. Flick confirmed the lineup in discussions with his players last night, ensuring consistency with the session conducted on Saturday morning."
Jules Kounde missed two training sessions due to a minor knock sustained against Olympiakos but returned to full training on Friday and impressed the coaching staff. Hansi Flick selected Kounde to start and rehearsed him as a right full-back to contain Vinicius Jr. The central defensive pairing will be Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia, with Alejandro Balde on the left providing defensive cover and attacking support, particularly versus Kylian Mbappe. Flick confirmed the lineup after asking Kounde about his fitness, and alternatives would have included Ronald Araujo or Eric García at full-back.
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