Mundo Deportivo: Kounde Works Extra After First-Team Training to Regain Flick's Trust

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has recently continued extra training after first-team sessions, aiming to win back the trust of Hansi Flick.

At the start of this season, Kounde's situation became one of the most closely followed topics. Mundo Deportivo had previously reported several times that since June, the Frenchman was no longer a priority choice for Hansi Flick, and the club's sporting management was willing to assess the possibility of his departure if a suitable offer arrived. Kounde is no longer considered untouchable.

The performances at the start of the season confirmed the change in Kounde's competitive situation. Last season, the full-back's form declined somewhat, and in recent matches other players have gradually earned more opportunities on the right side. Kounde himself is fully aware that he is not currently at his best and must regain the coach's trust.

However, if there is one thing that is difficult to criticize Kounde for, it is his physical commitment. Kounde has always placed great importance on keeping himself in the best possible condition, even carrying out individual training sessions beyond those arranged by the club.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Kounde has recently stayed behind after first-team training to continue working. While his teammates leave the pitch and head to the dressing room, the Frenchman continues training with the club's fitness coaches and physiotherapists.

His goal is clear: to regain his best form and establish himself again in a position where he has lost more influence. Kounde understands his situation very well, and his response has been to work harder.

In addition to intense work in the gym, Kounde also extends his training time at Barcelona's sports facilities, hoping to quickly recover the form that once made him one of the best full-backs in the world.

Kounde's extra training did not begin only after his form declined. During a period when his career may have been at its peak, with several European giants including Manchester City following his situation, he had already maintained this level of high-intensity demands.

The Frenchman has always hired fitness coaches outside Barcelona training. Previously, he was also seen several times training at an athletics track in Sitges around 12:30 to 13:00 Beijing time before heading to Barcelona's sports city to train with his teammates.

This training routine reflects Kounde's understanding of football. When he was an undisputed starter, he trained extremely hard, and he continues to do the same now despite having fewer opportunities to play.

In terms of performances, Kounde still needs to produce better displays, as his current level is still below the heights he reached while wearing the Barcelona shirt, especially during Flick's first season in charge. At that time, he and Yamal had an outstanding season together on the right flank.

However, there is almost nothing to criticize about Kounde's training attitude and commitment. He knows he has lost his advantage, and he knows no one will simply hand him the starting position. Therefore, when his teammates finish training, he continues to stay behind and work extra for a while.

Kounde must win back his starting place on the pitch, but when others leave the training ground, he has already begun competing for it.