They reveal Jules Koundé's argument with 2 teammates: 'Things were said'

Barça didn't measure up against Chelsea and made several serious mistakes that doomed their night at Stamford Bridge. The team appeared disorganized at the back, lacked intensity, and had no ability to react to the suffocating pressure from the English team. Many didn't perform at their highest level, such as Ronald Araújo, but among the names most affected by the disaster is Jules Koundé.

What happened after the final whistle made the situation even more serious. Instead of accepting his poor performance with humility, Jules Koundé was involved in a tense episode in the locker room  with two of his teammates. According to Don Balón, the Frenchman ended up shouting at Pau Cubarsí and Ronald Araújo, precisely two of his best partners in the back line and those with whom he should have the best understanding.

Pau Cubarsí, Ronald Araújo and Jules Koundé argue

Jules Koundé has shown himself to be one of Barça's leaders on countless occasions. He arrived as a reliable reinforcement, established himself at right back, and won over the culé fans from day one. However, there are certain aspects of the Frenchman that raise some doubts, such as what happened in the locker room after Chelsea-Barça.

According to the previously mentioned outlet, the disagreement reportedly erupted after a mutual exchange of reproaches. Apparently, Jules Koundé reproached Pau Cubarsí for certain "defensive adjustments, something that was seen on the Stamford Bridge field (105 m x 68 m[344 ft. 5 in. x 223 ft. 1 in.]) and that "it's not the first time this has happened." At the same time, Koundé also had words for Ronald Araújo, whom "he blamed for his sending off."

Jules Koundé isn't in a position to speak

The incident shows that Jules Koundé isn't going through his best emotional moment. For several months, he has appeared absent and disconnected. There are already sections of the fans who are beginning to openly criticize him, which could have triggered, as a result of the tension, his excessive reaction with Pau Cubarsí and Ronald Araújo.

Now Barça must carefully reflect on Jules Koundé's role looking ahead to the future. Clearly, if he's at 100%, he's untouchable, but at his current level and with the conflicts he generates, he could become a problem. Let's not forget that Flick has already punished him twice for arriving late to pre-match talks, an episode that adds to what happened in the Stamford Bridge locker room.