Harsh criticism embarrasses the Barcelona defender ahead of the World Cup

“Barcelona” defender Jules Cunde has been severely criticized by the French media after his performance in a friendly match against Ivory Coast during the preparation of the World Cup.

And he lost French national team 1-2 against Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday night as both sides prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Kunde is not going through his best period. After admitting a few days ago that his level was below his standards last season, the defender is back in the spotlight after France’s defeat.

Sport newspaper reported that Kounde was heavily criticized on a night when the player again showed some signs of the vacillation that has accompanied him in recent months.

Kunde started against Ivory Coast and was tasked with stopping winger Yann Diomande, one of the Ivory Coast’s most dangerous attacking weapons, but the Barca defender took a heavy toll.