Over the past couple of years, Jules Kounde has developed into probably the greatest right-backs in world soccer – that is although he’s a pure central defender. He was moved out of place beneath earlier Barcelona supervisor Xavi Hernandez, and he has gone on to make it his personal.
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Nonetheless, Kounde understands that he nonetheless has a lot to work within the place, as he advised “The Bridge” podcast (through Marca).
“Generally folks don’t perceive that we’ve got our personal standards and targets in a sport. I’m the one who is aware of finest what I’m able to doing in a area. In my case, once I play full-back I’m judged for issues that aren’t my strengths. I perceive that I’ve modified positions and that requires different issues. I’m engaged on it.
Kounde additionally opened up on his emotions on being knowledgeable footballer. He admitted that he has step by step began to fall out of affection with the sport over the previous few years, as different pursuits have got here into his life.
“It’s tough as a result of I’ve a variety of pursuits. I would like my household to be protected. I’d additionally like to assist others. I don’t see myself being a coach. However I see the player-coach relationships as very attention-grabbing. It’s an excessive amount of stress. Being a coach may be very difficult.
“I’d be mendacity if I advised you that I like soccer as a lot as I used to. It was once my profession, now it’s my job. After I began, my life off the sphere was secondary.”
Soccer might solely be a job now for Kounde, however it’s one which he does excellently. He’s a really precious participant for Barcelona, and he would certainly proceed to be so for a few years to come back.