Jules Kounde’s season [has been a cause for concern](/barcelona-la-liga/112304/what-hansi-flick-and-barcelona-think-of-jules-koundes-current-form) at Barcelona, but his coach still has complete belief in the full-back’s ability to play at his best ahead of the biggest games of the season for the club.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Hansi Flick was asked about Kounde’s poor form in what has been a subpar season for the Frenchman, especially compared to his otherworldly performances last season. Hansi admitted that Jules hasn’t had his best days lately but praised the Frenchman’s mentality and fighting spirit, and believes Kounde will show his best version against Atlético Madrid in their _Copa del Rey_ semi-final tie on Thursday.
> “Jules is a fighter. He’s always focused. We’re all human, and sometimes you don’t have your best day, but he’s always fighting. Even when things don’t start well. I appreciate what he’s doing. He has a top-notch mentality. He’ll show that tomorrow. It will be a tough match for everyone. I like what I see from Atlético, with a clear philosophy.”
Kounde played an incredible amount of minutes at the highest level for Barça last season, so it was perhaps unreasonable to expect him to carry that form over to a new season, especially when the demands for full-backs in Hansi Flick’s system are so high. But if Flick believes he can regain his best form, then I’ll believe too. Hansi Flick knows stuff.
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