Since taking charge at FC Barcelona, the management methods of Hansi Flick have been widely discussed and speculated upon in the media. One aspect of his approach that has garnered significant attention from the club's supporters is his emphasis on discipline.

Reports have already emerged of the German manager dropping a player as important as Jules Koundé from the starting line-up for a match due to being late for a team talk. Players like Pedri and Pau Victor have also recently spoken about Flick’s approach to discipline in the media.

Now, as reported by SPORT, the Barcelona manager has addressed the issue himself during a press conference ahead of the match against Real Sociedad. At the event, Flick explained why he places such a strong emphasis on discipline:

“It’s a rule, a standard. I’m not talking about what happened before, but it’s about respecting the team… If you’re five minutes late, the others have to wait for you, and that’s disrespectful.

There is no denying that Flick has a point—keeping others waiting is indeed disrespectful, not only in the Barcelona dressing room but in any social setting.

Thus, it is difficult to criticise the German coach for taking action against players who have been guilty of such conduct.

However, from the incident involving Koundé’s punishment, another positive aspect of Flick’s management becomes clear: his commitment to egalitarianism.

Despite the temptation to include Koundé, a key member of the team, Flick remained steadfast in his principles by enforcing his rules and benching the player after the violation.

These recent comments further clarify Flick’s stance on the matter, indicating that players will need to be especially vigilant about their punctuality moving forward.