"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."
Jules Koundé's season has been subpar compared with last season's otherworldly performances. Hansi Flick acknowledged that Koundé has not had his best days recently but praised the player's mentality, fighting spirit, and focus. Flick expressed confidence that Koundé will deliver his best version in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atlético Madrid. Koundé logged an enormous number of minutes at the highest level last season, making sustained peak reproduction difficult under heavy physical and tactical demands. Flick's system places high requirements on full-backs, which may contribute to variable form. Flick's faith suggests a likely resurgence ahead of the big match.
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