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Flick Trades Benchings for Hefty Fines at Barcelona
28 Feb
Summary
- Coach Flick now imposes significant fines for late arrivals.
- This policy replaced benching players for matchday tardiness.
- Flick aims for silverware, not just coach statistics.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has implemented a strict new policy regarding punctuality on match days, replacing player benchings with substantial financial penalties. Flick revealed this change followed discussions with team captains, who agreed on the effectiveness of a financial sanction over the pressure of potentially excluding players from games.
The German coach stated that the fines are considerable, and since their introduction, no player has been late, suggesting the new approach is successful. Flick, who is set to manage his 100th game for the Spanish champions against Villarreal, has a strong winning record but prioritizes team silverware over individual statistics.
Barça has an opportunity to temporarily extend their lead at the top of LaLiga with a win this weekend. However, they will be without midfielder Frenkie de Jong for up to six weeks due to a hamstring injury. Pedri is nearing a return to full fitness and pushing for a starting spot.




