Hansi Flick has brought Barça back to its rightful place. In his first season as the blaugrana coach, the German manager won the domestic treble by winning the Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey, and LaLiga.
Thanks to Flick, the club is once again among the favorites in every competition it plays. The squad has undergone both a tactical and emotional transformation. Barça, with Flick at the helm, is once again earning respect and admiration throughout Europe.
The way of playing is important for Flick
One of the things people love most about Flick's Barça is the play style. The team plays attractive, direct, and bold soccer, with the ball playing a central role. Most importantly: it does so while respecting the club's historical essence.
In addition, Flick has firmly trusted the players from La Masia, giving them minutes and responsibility at key moments. Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Casado, and other young academy players have grown with him, and they've established themselves as key pieces in the first team.
Discipline, one of its greatest weapons
Beyond the play and the results, one of the keys to Flick's success has been discipline. The German manager has established a work culture where everyone presses, everyone runs, and everyone is equally involved. There's no room for complacency or for stars disconnected from the collective effort.
Since his arrival, Flick has drawn a clear line regarding professionalism and commitment. The rules are strict, and whoever doesn't follow them pays the price. One of the clearest is punctuality.
Héctor Fort, first warning in preseason
In this context, the first warning of the preseason came early. Héctor Fort arrived late to the first training session of the preseason a few days ago. This gesture didn't go unnoticed by Hansi Flick, who was reportedly notably upset by the lack of punctuality.
Although no official sanction has been released, sources close to the club indicate that the manager was clear with Fort and the rest of the group: lapses in commitment won't be tolerated. This episode serves as a reminder that in Flick's new Barça, excellence starts with the smallest details. Punctuality, without a doubt, is one of them.