"A new report from Diario Sport has offered some insight into what Flick thinks of the situation, claiming some of the reasons behind his slump in form is the amount of games he's having to play and the "psychological stress" of playing at right-back for Barcelona (!). Kounde is not only charged with defending but he also has to help out Lamine Yamal in attack. Flick is also reluctant to rest Kounde as he sees him as an "essential" piece of his starting XI, per the report."
"It's pointed out that Flick has tried to rest Kounde, against Real Oviedo and Albacete in the Copa del Rey, but ended up having to bring the defender on. The Barca boss thinks that despite his occasional lapses, Kounde is simply "too important" to keep on the bench, but he is said to be confident we'll see the best of the Frenchman in the final months of the campaign."
Jules Kounde has struggled to consistently find his best form for Barcelona this season. Saturday's match against Real Mallorca intensified scrutiny after Jan Virgili troubled the defender at Camp Nou. Some reasons for Kounde's slump include the sheer number of games he is playing and the psychological stress of operating at right-back. Kounde must balance defensive duties with supporting Lamine Yamal in attack. Flick views Kounde as essential to the starting XI, has tried to rest him in cup matches, and expects improved performances in the final months of the campaign.
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