Pau Victor not too long ago shared some fascinating insights into life within the Barcelona dressing room. The younger striker revealed fascinating particulars about his teammates and gave a glimpse into how supervisor Hansi Flick operates.
Beginning off, the teenager talked about that he seems as much as a number of gamers, with Raphinha standing out as a key determine.
Based on Victor, Raphinha’s dedication in coaching is outstanding, and he even went as far as to say that the Brazilian winger “deserves the Ballon d’Or for the way he trains”.
One other participant Victor admires is Robert Lewandowski, describing the expertise of coaching alongside the Polish striker as initially overwhelming.
Nonetheless, he shortly adjusted, with Lewandowski providing helpful recommendation and suggestions. Victor feels lucky to coach alongside such an skilled participant and has constructed a robust relationship with him.
“At first it impacts you, however you then get used to it. In coaching we do workout routines collectively, he provides me recommendation, feedback on issues, I’m excellent with him,” he stated.
Ideas on Hansi Flick and comparability with Xavi
Pau Victor explains the distinction between Xavi and Flick. (Photograph by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP through Getty Pictures)
Relating to Hansi Flick’s strategies, Victor highlighted one of many supervisor’s key guidelines: punctuality. Flick is thought for being very strict about time, and Victor defined that being even a number of seconds late to coaching is unacceptable.
“He’s very choosy about punctuality. If he says 11.00 a.m. to the sector, at 11.00 and three seconds you might be already late.” He additionally talked about that if a participant is late, the staff “the delegate tells you what you must pay.”
The previous Girona ahead famous that Jules Kounde, who was not too long ago benched for being late to a tactical assembly, struggles probably the most with punctuality.
He additionally in contrast Flick’s strategy to that of Xavi, noting that whereas Xavi’s focus was extra on techniques, Flick’s coaching strategies cowl a variety of elements. He described Flick’s pre-season as significantly intense, which contrasts with Xavi’s extra tactical strategy.
“Hansi gave us a really exhausting preseason, whereas Xavi Hernandez was extra tactical, Hansi does a bit of little bit of every little thing,” he defined.
Inigo Martinez and Lamine Yamal
Pau Victor says not everyone seems to be fa of Lamine Yamal’s music. (Photograph by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP through Getty Pictures)
Victor additionally shared some enjoyable particulars in regards to the staff’s downtime. Desk soccer is a well-liked interest among the many gamers, and Inigo Martinez is taken into account the perfect at it, usually successful and teasing others with good-natured laughter.
“He is superb and he laughs on the others,” he famous.
As for music, Lamine Yamal is the staff’s DJ, conserving issues full of life with energetic tunes. Whereas most gamers benefit from the upbeat tracks, Frenkie de Jong “doesn’t just like the music of Yamal.”
“There are days that finish with plenty of noise. Listening to those songs at 9.00 a.m. within the morning, you don’t really feel prefer it, nevertheless it’s excellent,” he famous.
Supply: SPORT