Barcelona midfielder Pedri lately gave an insightful interview on the Spanish tv present Martínez y Hermanos, providing a glimpse into the interior workings of the Barcelona dressing room below new supervisor Hansi Flick.
Pedri spoke brazenly and candidly about his experiences, sharing anecdotes that reveal each the persona of the supervisor and the workforce dynamic.
Pedri mentioned adapting to Flick’s administration type, noting that it’s widespread for gamers to try to impress a brand new coach early of their tenure. He defined that preliminary matches supplied splendid alternatives to showcase one’s expertise and skills.
He additionally highlighted the confidence-boosting strategy of Flick, emphasizing the German coach’s capacity to make gamers really feel valued and able to acting at their finest, no matter age or expertise. Pedri particularly praised Flick’s methodology for empowering younger gamers.
Flick’s management type
Pedri highlighted Flick’s approachable nature, regardless of the language barrier, noting that communication was simple as a consequence of Flick’s English proficiency. He lauded Flick’s clear coaching strategies, structured strategy, and punctuality.
He additionally emphasised the workforce’s excessive degree of self-discipline, stating that tardiness will lead to exclusion from matches. Pedri shared an anecdote about Jules Kounde being disciplined for lateness, which was already reported within the media.
Self-discipline and fines below Flick and Xavi
Pedri contrasted Flick’s strategy to self-discipline with that of former supervisor Xavi. Whereas he confirmed that gamers are disciplined for lateness below Flick, he famous that the monetary penalties had been much less extreme than below Xavi. He recalled that below Xavi, fines for lateness began at €5,000, doubling with every subsequent offense.
Pedri then shared a humorous, but nerve-racking private anecdote concerning lateness. After a Champions League recreation with a late return dwelling, his cellphone didn’t wake him, inflicting him to be 5 minutes late for a restoration session.
He described the panic he felt when he noticed quite a few missed calls from Ferran Torres and different members of employees. This lateness resulted in a superb, although Pedri famous that these funds are sometimes donated to charity on the finish of every season, with a small portion used for workforce meals.
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