Xavi Hernández arrived with the mentality of giving a total turnaround to the difficult situation that the team is experiencing . For this he established 10 commandments that players must fully comply with , however, Some of these rules are very controversial.
In his first training session with the club, the strategist appeared two hours before his players to prepare and organize everything, and when his team arrived, the Spaniard explained the aforementioned rules that all players must comply with without exception.
Hernández had already commented that when he established rules in his previous team, things went well , and on the contrary, when There was no order, as is the case with Barcelona at the moment, everything went wrong.
“I have not been here these last few years. But when we have had rules and demands, we have gone well “, said the strategist of the Blaugrana team.
Xavi: “I come with a very clear idea, with demands and standards. In the end we will be valued by the results. It’s not the best time. ”
– Fernando Palomo ESPN (@fernandopalomo) November 8, 2021
The rules that Xavi established within the dressing room are the following:
Players must show up an hour and a half before training starts
The Spanish is setting an example by arriving two hours before but demanded that at least all footballers have to show up an hour and a half before training. In that time, players will be able to have breakfast and review tactical aspects.
No one can go out after 12 at night
Footballers must be at home maximum at 12 at night and will not be able to party when 48 hours are left for a match.
Forbidden for players to have personal trainers
To avoid the number of injuries in the team , a problem that is hurting Barcelona a lot today, no player will be able to have a personal trainer outside the club’s facilities.
Regulation of the use of social networks
This in order to prevent Players read destructive comments or criticisms that may affect their head and therefore their performance. Similarly is a measure that is established to reduce possible social scandals of the players, thus avoiding problems within the group.
Supervision of extra-sports activities
The activities of the players will be monitored off the court to prevent them from doing things that could influence their performance on the field . Any type of activity that may be considered risky is prohibited and the trips made by footballers will be evaluated.
Empathy with the fans
It seeks to promote ‘barcelonismo ‘, so the idea is that the players give a good image before the fans.
Meritocracy
Rewards will be given to those who make the most effort to comply with the rules, in training sessions and in games.
Fines for those who break the rules
In case of disrespecting the rules, the players will be fined, both sportingly and financially, the fine being increasing if the player is a repeat offender.
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