Following the team’s 2-2 tie with Celta Vigo, Gavi’s remarks on Jules Kounde are said to have caused internal strife at Barcelona.
SPORT claims that Gavi’s comments have caused some friction within the team and have not been warmly accepted by the club.
Following a costly error that allowed Celta to score the first goal last night, Kounde found himself in the spotlight. Gavi loudly criticized his teammate, even though the French defender admitted his mistake. This has apparently angered Barcelona’s management, especially head coach Hansi Flick.
The club and coaching staff have emphasized Kounde’s professionalism and worth to the team, stating their unwavering support for him.
The incident started when Gavi called Kounde’s error “silly” and said that the defense ought to have just cleared the ball. After being shared with Flick and the rest of the team, these comments have apparently caused resentment.
Flick has emphasized that individual players shouldn’t be held accountable, arguing that Barcelona is a team and that everyone shares responsibility for wins and losses.
The manager, who views Kounde as a vital member of the team, continues to have faith in him in spite of the mistake.
It’s interesting to note that public remarks have tested Barcelona’s dressing room dynamics before. Ilkay Gundogan was involved in two contentious events during the previous season.
The team’s lack of effort after losing to Real Madrid in the El Clasico was criticized by Gundogan, who then blamed Ronald Araujo for Barcelona’s Champions League exit against PSG.
According to reports, these occurrences caused divisions within the team, which added to the tense environment that persisted until Gundogan left at the end of the season.