Barcelona are set to face Real Sociedad on Sunday, aiming to head into the international break with a positive result. However, injuries to key defenders may prompt manager Hansi Flick to make some defensive adjustments for the match.<\/p>\n
Flick is reportedly considering moving Jules Kounde back to centre-back, a position he prefers but has not played in since January. According to *SPORT*, Kounde has historically favored playing centrally for Barcelona.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, Flick could pair Sergi Dominguez with Inigo Martinez at centre-back, allowing Kounde to stay at right-back. However, given the current shortage of defenders, Flick may opt for the experience Kounde offers in central defense.<\/p>\n
If Kounde is shifted to the centre, Hector Fort is expected to start at right-back. Fort impressed in the Catalan derby last weekend and could provide a solid option against Sociedad.<\/p>\n
In another note, Pedri revealed that Hansi Flick would bench any player ruthlessly if they failed to meet certain standards\u2014a fate that has befallen Kounde in the past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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