Jules Kounde received a bit of a break from Xavi on Saturday night against Cadiz, as the defender only appeared in the final 28 minutes of Barcelona’s 1-0 victory.

 

 

 

However, after arriving back in Barcelona with the team, the France international hit the gym. He shared a picture of his early-morning workout routine on Instagram.

 

 

 

Despite having a somewhat uneven season, Kounde is unquestionably back on track as the season’s final stretch draws near. The defender was outstanding against PSG last week and has been a major factor in Barca’s recent defensive improvement.

 

Before the journey to Cadiz, Kounde was highly praised by Xavi. He called the Frenchman “among the world’s best defenders at the moment.”

 

When Barcelona plays Mbappe and company at Montjuic on Tuesday night, they will be looking to duplicate Kounde’s recent form because a spot in the Champions League semifinals is on the line.