Marcus Rashford is about to be signed by Barcelona on loan. However, the Manchester United star will have to follow many strict rules if he wants to succeed under coach Hansi Flick.
The English striker has been pushed out of the picture at Old Trafford and hopes to regain his top form in the Barcelona shirt.
The reigning La Liga champions have agreed to sign a loan deal with a broken buy clause. And Rashford could be a great addition to the team that reaped resounding success in Flick's first season.
Barca won three domestic titles last season, including La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
Barcelona's success came after Flick applied 10 strict rules that he required all members of the team to follow, according to Spanish media.
The German captain is said to have required each player to arrive at the training ground at least 90 minutes early, and he was often the first to arrive at the training ground.
In addition, Barcelona also organizes daily health check-ups to monitor the team's fitness level. All players were asked to eat a meal prepared by nutritionist Silvia Tremoleda at the club's Ciutat Esportiva canteen.
Players are also required to attend the warm-up ceremony in the morning before the match. This is an activity that was canceled under coach Xavi Hernandez after complaints from the whole team.
Flick also asked the players to gather at the team's hotel before each match. The 60-year-old strategist is said to be very willing to "control every detail and avoid unpleasant surprises". He has also canceled night flights after away matches to prioritize the players' recovery.
However, under Flick, coaching work is very harsh with high-intensity training sessions lasting about an hour and a half. He has abolished the penalty system used under Xavi, instead believing that the players will take responsibility.
Flick often gives his players a day off per week and requires them to give their all in each training session. He also maintains a professional relationship with the team, "based on respect and commitment", believing that there needs to be a clear line between the coach and players.
Flick once admitted his admiration for Rashford, calling him "a great player" when asked about the possibility of recruiting the winger in May.
"This is something we have discussed with the club. In recent matches, we may not have many options in that position. Therefore, we have to give the team more options and better quality. This is Deco's job, very clearly, and I will support him.
I don't want to talk about players who are not in my team, but of course Luis Diaz and Rashford are great players. I like them and let's wait and see what happens together" - Flick shared.
