La Liga
The FC Barcelona is going through a critical moment in its defense, prompting coach Hansi Flick to urge the board to make an urgent signing for the right-back position.
Flick believes that Jules Koundé's inconsistency in that role is no longer sustainable and has proposed bringing in Daniel Muñoz as a top priority to restore stability and reliability at the back.
FC Barcelona and the need for a competitive right-back
FC Barcelona has shown continuous defensive flaws at the start of the season: conceding over twenty goals in fifteen matches across all competitions exposes a weakened defensive structure. Flick has specifically pointed out that Jules Koundé's performance is not up to par with the previous season and has demanded a competitive alternative in that position.
The board is already working in that direction and has identified Daniel Muñoz as the primary candidate to strengthen the right-back position. Muñoz would fit into Barcelona's defensive system as an attacking full-back with solid defensive qualities, two requirements that Flick has emphasized as essential for this squad.
Hansi Flick pushes for the arrival of Daniel Muñoz
From FC Barcelona's technical staff, the message is clear: Jules Koundé will only be a starter under conditions he currently does not consistently meet. Flick has informed the board that Daniel Muñoz would bring immediate improvement and necessary competition that would elevate the collective level.
The operation is expected in the upcoming winter transfer window, with an estimated offer around 30 million euros that Barcelona would be willing to submit to Crystal Palace. Flick values Muñoz's experience in the Premier League and his tactical adaptation, while Koundé is experiencing a slump that has raised concerns within the team.

Daniel Muñoz: ideal profile for FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona sees in Daniel Muñoz a full-back who excels on both attacking impact and defensive coverage. The 29-year-old Colombian has demonstrated consistency at Crystal Palace that catches the attention of Flick and the Barcelona technical secretariat.
Muñoz, with a contract until 2028, offers a combination of experience in a demanding league and the ability to seamlessly integrate into Barcelona's system without extensive adaptation. Compared to Jules Koundé, who has shown deficiencies in synchronization, game reading, and defensive reflexes, Muñoz emerges as a ready alternative to quickly assume a starting role. Barcelona is confident that the 30 million figure could kickstart negotiations, although the economic landscape of LaLiga complicates significant expenditures.
FC Barcelona faces a crucial moment where correcting the defensive line is not a luxury, but an urgent necessity to regain credibility in LaLiga and Europe. Hansi Flick has already highlighted the priority: a right-back who competes and raises the team's intensity.
The addition of Daniel Muñoz emerges as the most feasible and coherent option in line with the club's strategy, while Jules Koundé will see his role subject to ongoing assessment until he provides tangible improvements. The board will need to act swiftly for FC Barcelona to avoid losing further ground on both the domestic and European football stages. The winter window marks the beginning of a crucial phase for the blaugrana project.
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