"During this period, the form of Jules Kounde, in particular, has been quite concerning for Barcelona. According to SPORT, the Barcelona coaching staff admits that Kounde's form this season has been far from perfect. For a player who was one of Barça's top performers last season, the level of quality he has shown this time has been quite underwhelming, to say the least."
"However, the Frenchman will continue to start matches for Barcelona, ahead of new signing Joao Cancelo, who is at the club until the end of the season. This is largely due to Kounde's healthy relationship with Hansi Flick, coupled with the fact that the Barcelona coaching staff hasn't completely lost hope on the player. In fact, they believe Kounde can still recover his best form during the remainder of the campaign, with Barcelona gearing up for an important period ahead."
Barcelona have shown near-perfect form since the Chelsea defeat but remain vulnerable defensively and struggle to keep clean sheets, notably in European matches. Jules Kounde's form has dipped compared with last season, with the coaching staff acknowledging a decline and defensive solidity being questioned at times. Kounde will continue to start ahead of Joao Cancelo due to a strong relationship with coach Hansi Flick and belief that Kounde can regain form during the remainder of the campaign. Joao Cancelo remains a valuable option on the right flank and a reliable alternative as Barcelona pursue a quadruple.
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