'It was stressful' - Hansi Flick explains why he changed Barcelona rule for players arriving late

"Before, it was stressful because I'd look at the clock when there were 60 seconds left and think, 'Let's see when they'll arrive'. It's something I don't like because it's also pressure for me, so I decided to talk to the captains and leave the decision up to them. Since then, no one has been late, so I guess we made the right decision."

Hansi Flick has shifted his disciplinary approach at Barcelona by replacing bench time for late arrivals with financial fines of around €40,000 for players arriving 10 minutes late. Pedri and Ferran Torres revealed this change during a Spanish television interview. Flick explained that constantly monitoring the clock created stress for him, prompting him to consult with team captains and delegate the decision-making responsibility to them. Since implementing this new system, no players have been late. When asked if his recent 61st birthday made him softer, Flick dismissed the suggestion with humor.

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