Frenchman Jules Kounde, Barcelona defender, believes that there are things that must be improved in the Catalan team, noting at the same time the difficulty of competing in Barcelona’s back line
Barcelona will host Shakhtar tomorrow, Tuesday, at the Volkspark Stadium, in the German city of Hamburg, as part of the fourth round matches of the group stage of the Champions League
Kounde said, during the press conference for the match: “Barcelona’s locker room is good. We realize that there are things that must be improved. The last two matches left mixed feelings, but we are happy with the victory against Sociedad, and we know that we have to improve
He added: “Tomorrow we want to win because it is very important, and we want to present our best version
He continued: “I acknowledge that sometimes we do not play matches well during the season. This happened last year, and it may happen again. The important thing is to know how we can improve together amidst the suffering, as we did last year and in the last match.”
Regarding the competition between the players in the back line, he said: “I am very happy with the presence of Inigo Martinez to give more competition. The important thing is that the team is stronger.”
Regarding the return after injury, he said: “Sometimes there are deadlines, but I felt that the return was strong and comfortable. It has nothing to do with the high level shown by those who play with me.”
Regarding the high pressure that is imposed on Barcelona’s defences, he said: “Real Madrid made it very difficult for us to get the ball out. We lost a fair number of balls on throw-ins, and I think it has to do with communication, movement and intensity as well. These are things that must be improved and I am sure.” “We will do that tomorrow.”
Regarding Xavi’s response to his request to return to the center-back position that he prefers, he said: “I am happy because I am playing in my position. I played in the right-back position last season, and I am always available, but I had a conversation with Xavi at the end of the season and asked him to return to my original position. But I am at your disposal.” the coach”
Conde commented on the return of his colleague Pedri Gonzalez from injury, and said: I see him happy. It’s always tough to get injured and not be able to compete, which he likes. “If he plays, he is already 100%.”
