But on Monday evening, against Belgium (1-0), Jules Koundé took advantage of his 32nd selection with the Blues to kill two birds with one stone: finally find his benchmark match in the national team and earn his stripes as an indisputable. “But like every time I have a period of less good, I take refuge in work,” explained the French number 5 after qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Euro. I analyzed my matches a lot, spoke with Xavi in Barcelona and also with the coach in the French team. Today, I feel good physically, I have the confidence of my teammates, of the coach… I think we can say that I am going through my best period in Blue.”
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