Flick's decision which will make the locker room groan

Hansi Flick is not here to play Santa Claus. After the last match of the year against Atlético Madrid this Saturday at Montjuïc, the festive break expected by the players will not begin immediately. Unlike previous years, where the players ran from the final whistle to join their loved ones, the technician summoned his squad the next day for a recovery session at the Ciutat Esportiva, as revealed by the daily Mark. This session will also be an opportunity to carry out in-depth physical tests in order to keep the group at the top of their form.

A crazy calendar

A decision which will not fail to cause discussion in a locker room accustomed to a quicker cut. This choice is explained by a formidable month of January for the Blaugranas, with crucial meetings in the Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, La Liga, and Champions League. From January 4, the Catalans will face Barbastro in the Copa del Rey, before flying to Saudi Arabia for the Super Cup. Flick, determined to avoid any let-up, highlights the need to maintain a high level of preparation to face such a demanding schedule. If this rigor reflects his ambition, it also risks causing tensions in a locker room which was hoping for a well-deserved truce.

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