It's not that Flick isn't an emotional coach, he's human after all. What he did so well was keeping his emotions in check, and channeling them into the moments that mattered. He has been a leader by example for his players. Flick means business, but he isn't loud about it. His actions do the talking, and as a result, he earned the respect of the dressing room, and over two years he never lost it.
For Real Madrid, exploring this path is a strategic necessity. The Madrid club has been examining the market for young central defenders for some time, especially left-footed profiles or players capable of adapting to various roles within the defensive line.
Madrid have confirmed that Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni have both been fined for an alleged altercation at the club this week that left the midfielder needing hospital treatment.
Both players have been hit with a hefty fine of €500,000 each by Real Madrid for disciplinary breaches. Now, according to AS, the altercation between Tchouameni and Valverde dominated conversations among FC Barcelona players during Friday's training session with the squad stunned by what went down. Most within the squad acknowledged that the intense media attention surrounding the situation could ultimately damage Real Madrid, who now appear more focused on stopping the flood of dressing-room leaks than preparing for Sunday's Clasico.
