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Barcelona defender Jules Kounde explains why he trains three times a day

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has been talking about his training regime and why he often has sessions three times a day.

Manager Hansi Flick has already admitted it’s hard to get Kounde to rest, while the defender has been spotted hitting the gym at all hours.

The Frenchman has now revealed why he works so hard both on and off the pitch.

“I train three times a day, about three and a half or four hours. And then I do what the world of football demands. Take care of yourself, sleep well, recover,” he told La Vanguardia,

“I used to train only twice, now three times because I thought I could improve things, optimize.