Lamine Yamal: New Barcelona boss Flick ‘slaps’ star player after sleeping in training session

The German tactician was appointed as the new manager of Barcelona after the departure of Xavi Hernandez.

Now that the new season has begun, the manager is off to a fantastic start, winning four out of four La Liga games.

The new manager has adopted a strict stance with his players in an effort to instill discipline in the team.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Flick did not think twice to punish one of Barcelona's key players for sleeping in training and missing training.

A warning was also handed to young Lamine Yamal, who made waves at Euro 2024, for arriving late to a pre-training meeting.

When the winger showed up, Flick gave him a "tunnel of slaps" in an attempt to convey a message to the other players in his team.

To bring his players up to speed, Flick started holding extra training sessions. It has paid off, as Barcelona is currently four points ahead of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

The team has been in top gear since the start of the season and their game against Valladolid showed their solidity this season.

Hansi Flick’s men thrashed Valladolid 7-0 last weekend at Camp Nou to lead the Laliga table with 12 points.

Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal is quickly becoming a household name in the world of football. His journey from promising young talent to breakout star has captivated fans and pundits.