Newly-appointed Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has wasted absolutely no time in laying down the law and setting the tempo for his era at the club. Determined to reshape the squad into a physically and mentally resilient unit, Flick has rolled out a demanding, no-nonsense training schedule for the team’s first official week of preseason, leaving no room for rest or complacency.
In this opening week under his strict regime, players are expected to report daily, with most days featuring double training sessions, a clear indicator that the German tactician is here to instill discipline, structure, and intensity from day one. Flick, known for his high-energy, pressing-based football philosophy, is clearly preparing the team to meet the rigorous physical demands of his tactical approach.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the intense weekly schedule implemented at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper:
- Monday: The week begins with a relatively mild introduction—one evening session. However, this will serve as the warm-up before the storm.
- Tuesday: The workload immediately ramps up with a double session—morning and evening. This is designed to push the players’ endurance, assess their physical condition, and work on key tactical setups. Wednesday: A brief breather arrives midweek, but not a break. The players are required to attend a morning-only session, likely focused on recovery drills, light ball work, or tactical video analysis.
- Thursday: It’s back to maximum intensity with another two-session day. Flick will likely use this to deepen tactical understanding and work on positional play and high-tempo drills.
- Friday*: Just a *morning session, but by now, fatigue will be setting in. Expect this session to be sharp, focused, and testing the players’ mental concentration under physical strain. *Saturday: Yet again, the players face another *morning and evening workout, pushing their limits as the weekend kicks in—no break, no mercy.
- *Sunday: The week concludes with a *final morning session*, rounding off seven consecutive days of non-stop training action.
This relentless schedule sends a crystal-clear message: complacency will not be tolerated, and every single player—young or experienced must fight for their place*. Flick’s decision to implement such a tight training regime right off the bat is both a *statement of intent* and a test of character for the squad.
Fans can expect to see a leaner, more aggressive, and tactically refined* Barcelona side when the season kicks off. Under Flick, hard work won’t just be encouraged will be non-negotiable
