Flick gets his way! Barcelona prepare a special gift for their players after the international break
Hansi Flick has finally got what he wanted! Barcelona are preparing a major upgrade to their training facilities, and the first-team players could receive access to a brand-new gym immediately after the international break. The German coach personally requested the project several months ago.
Details: According to Spanish newspaper SPORT, construction of the new gym at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper has entered its final stage. The facility is expected to become available after the November international break, although some equipment still needs to be installed. The club has not announced an exact opening date.
The project was launched following a request from Flick and his coaching staff. Until now, Barcelona players have used a gym located in another part of the training complex. The new facility has been built directly beside the Tito Vilanova training pitch, allowing the squad to move between football exercises and strength sessions without travelling across the complex.
German fitness coach Benjamin Kugel has played an important role in the project. He joined Barcelona during the summer at Flick's request and has personally monitored construction progress. Kugel also recommended several improvements to ensure the equipment and layout meet the coaching staff's demanding standards.
It's worth noting that Flick places enormous importance on physical preparation and recovery. The new gym is designed to support strength, flexibility and conditioning work while making daily training more efficient. Barcelona hope the facility will be ready when international players return, but the opening still depends on the completion of the remaining work.
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