Watch – Barcelona duo collapse exhausted, highlighting intensity of Flick’s training sessions

One of the key elements of FC Barcelona this season has been their physical preparation.

The Barcelona players themselves have repeatedly emphasised that under Hansi Flick, physical training has become paramount, and the Catalan squad has made significant strides in this aspect.

Following their defeat against Real Sociedad, the Barcelona squad trained on Monday morning at the Ciutat Esportiva.

During the customary recovery session for the starting players, the substitutes underwent high-intensity training, as shown by the club on their social media platforms.

The players who had fewer minutes on the pitch participated in various possession, coordination, and physical exercises, which left several footballers exhausted.

Two of them were Gavi and Pau Victor, who even collapsed on the ground from fatigue, much to Flick’s amusement and pride.

The manager does not give away playing time freely, and it is in these training sessions where players must shine.

Now, with another international break approaching, players with less prominence have the opportunity to prove to the German manager that they deserve a place in the team.

With Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski out injured, Pau Victor has an opportunity to get some minutes and make a mark. Meanwhile, Gavi, who recently returned from a long injury absence, will also be eager to seize this chance.