{
  "id": 3088792,
  "title": "Barcelona defender’s future uncertain following Hansi Flick’s warning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/barcelona-defenders-future-uncertain-following-hansi-flicks-warning",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-defender-future-uncertain-following-190000804.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona defender Jules Kounde's future is uncertain as Hansi Flick has issued a warning to the French international, signaling a shift in his role within the team. Kounde, who was previously a key player in Flick's plans, has seen his prominence decline since last season, partly due to Eric Garcia's progress at right-back. Flick has spoken to Kounde about his new role, informing him that he will not be the starting right-back, with Eric taking that position. Instead, Kounde will often play as a centre-back. This change in status could have implications for Kounde's transfer situation, as Barcelona might be open to accepting a suitable offer. The coach has not made it as clear or forceful as with Alejandro Balde, but Kounde's role has been de-emphasized in Flick's preferred starting XI.",
  "summary": "FC Barcelona defender Jules Kounde heads into the final stretch of the transfer window in a situation that has changed compared with previous seasons. The French international has long been an importa...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Barcelona star left ‘surprised’ by Hansi Flick treatment vs Elche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/barcelona-star-left-surprised-by-hansi-flick-treatment-vs-elche",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:20:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}