Since signing as FC Barcelona’s manager before the start of the season, Hansi Flick has completely transformed Barca players. The German manager has addressed the injury issues at the club and has revived the careers of players like Lewandowski and Raphinha.
Intense training to achieve physical strength
Traditionally at FC Barcelona, the training involves more of the ball than training in the gym and muscle gain. Hansi Flick has made some alterations to the tradition and has incorporated intense physical training for the players. This is of importance because of the high intensity the German manager demands from his players. Pressing high and with intensity to regain the ball is a core principle in Hansi Flick’s play style. This requires a lot of running and physicality, which players achieve through his intense training.
Use of technology to create plans for players
Hansi Flick has taken using science and technology in player development to another level l. Reports came out of the club claiming Hansi Flick requires his players to get a dental test, which might initially seem quite bizarre. However, because dental nerves connect to the whole body, an infection or tooth damage can cause indigestion, thus impacting performance on the pitch. The medical team also performs a hereditary test to gain complete player information for development plans. Revival of Pedri‘s career by Flick was nothing short of miraculous. The German manager has helped the young maestro break free of his injury curse, and now he is the best midfielder in the world.
Reviving careers of players
Hansi Flick has reignited the careers of many players who were being doubted by the fans before him. People considered Raphinha below Barca’s standards and a poor investment. However, after Xavi realized his best position was on the left Hansi Flick took it up to another level and made him an inside forward who receives passes from deep and score goals but also creates chances for Lewandowski. Lewandowski was another victim of mediocrity before Flick’s arrival and now the Polish striker seems to be back in his prime scoring for fun. Balde was labeled as too weak to be Barca’s right back, but after Flick’s strict training routine, the youngster is in the best season of his career.
