How Hansi Flick has managed to keep the entire Barcelona squad ‘battle-ready’ | OneFootball

Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid was a reminder that this Catalan team is unlike any of its renditions in the recent past.

Their ongoing winning streak isn’t just a fluke, for the team has shown exceptional character, commitment and winning mentality, all of which can be attributed to one man: Hansi Flick.

Hansi Flick’s battle-hardened approach

To that end, a recent report from SPORT has offered an insightful piece on Hansi Flick and his coaching technique at Barcelona.

It appears Flick has sparked a new spirit within FC Barcelona, quickly unifying a team that performs as one under any circumstance.

His approach to squad management, characterized by high-intensity sessions and individualized support, has made quite a difference.

Following Barcelona’s decisive victory over Real Madrid, the Blaugrana squad was back on the pitch at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper early the next morning, despite only a few hours of rest.

Flick is leading a revolution at Barcelona (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Under relentless rain, starters focused on recovery while substitutes trained with the intensity of a game day, all demonstrating Flick’s emphasis on keeping the entire squad battle-ready.

Each and every Barcelona is involved

In addition to his no-nonsense approach when it comes to training and preparing for matches, Flick puts great emphasis on one-on-one interactions.

This was evident when the German took some time out to speak with Lamine Yamal heading into the Clasico this past weekend.

The report suggests Flick has fostered a unified and intense team culture where every player, whether a starter or substitute, is fully engaged and prepared to contribute.

Following the victory, Flick had the entire squad, even those who hadn’t played, out on the training field for high-intensity sessions, showing his commitment to keeping everyone “plugged in.”

His hands-on approach keeps each player ready to step up when needed, which perhaps explains how each and every Barcelona player has stepped up to the plate this season.