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It has been close to a week since Hansi Flick officially oversaw his first training session at Barcelona. The new manager put the players through rigorous work from the get-go, amping up the intensity of work.
After all, the German tactician seriously prioritises physical fitness and is determined to reverse the club’s misfortune with injuries. Looking ahead to next week, he has once again scheduled hectic sessions ahead of the team’s travel to the USA.
The new coach has not struggled in adapting to his new club, and one of the main reasons for his seamless transition is the addition of Thiago Alcantara to his team.
The midfield legend is serving as the perfect lingual intermediary between the players and the management, playing a very important role in the dressing room.
Speaking to the media recently, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick revealed that he had, in fact, been in constant contact with Thiago Alcantara for a long time, offering him a place in his coaching staff.
“We spoke a lot when he was at Liverpool. When he decided to put an end to his career, I asked him if he wanted to join my staff.”
“When he arrived you can see that Thiago is very loved,” he added on how the former midfielder was received by the players.
The manager also elaborated on how he felt working in Catalonia and the overall mood behind the scenes.
“Another thing I love is the atmosphere I have seen since I arrived here. The people are kind and loving. We also want to be part of this culture.”
On his ideology and discpline
Speaking on the importance of discipline in the team and how he was strict on the same, Flick said,
“Discipline is absolutely necessary. It is very important to arrive on time, because if a player arrives late, the rest of the team is left waiting. It is a lack of respect for the group.”
“I am not a big fan of financial fines, we are adults and intelligent to know how this works. The mentality has to be appropriate,” he added.
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Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-07-22 18:04:02
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