By order of 'Sergeant' Flick! Pedri clarifies the fine for lateness imposed at Barça

FC Barcelona for the 2024-25 season has undergone a series of significant changes with the arrival of Hansi Flick as coach. These changes have not only been limited to the sports field, where the Blaugrana team has shown to be in full offensive and defensive grace, but also at a structural level, which has impacted the sporting activity.

Recently, Pedri González, a player who has stepped up in this new cycle under the guidance of Hansi Flick, thanks to injuries respecting him, has been seen at a level close to his best version, whether playing at the base of the double pivot or as an attacking midfielder, he has been seen with freedom of movement. In an interview on the show 'Martínez y Hermanos' hosted by Dani Martínez, the '8' mentioned a change in the direction of the German coach's sports project compared to that of Xavi Hernández in disciplinary terms.

The new fine imposed at Barcelona for tardiness

In particular, Pedri González spoke about the sanctions for players' tardiness in certain commitments. While in Xavi Hernández's era fines used to be of an economic nature, as if any player arrived late, they had to pay an amount around €1,000 per minute of delay. With each additional minute, starting from the first, it doubles, with Hansi Flick, the penalties seem to be more focused on the sporting aspect.

Pedri González explained that under the German coach, the consequences of tardiness are not limited to the economic aspect, but also affect the player's participation in future commitments of the team. In this case, if a player arrives late, they will not be a starter or will not participate in the next match.

In this regard, it is important to remember that in the past, there was speculation that the absence of Jules Koundé in the starting eleven of Barcelona in the ninth round match of LaLiga EA Sports against Deportivo Alavés (0-3) was due to a minor incident of tardiness, and not related to the player's rest, as initially speculated. These statements reinforce the idea that the discipline imposed by Hansi Flick in the dressing room is a fundamental aspect that is being emphasized in the club.