Luis Enrique
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How psychology has helped Luis Enrique with Pique, Neymar and more
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has been very good at managing different players in different ways since taking charge at Camp Nou
Luis Enrique's management style varies from player to player
Javier Giraldo | 10.10.2014 | 19:40h.
Psychology plays a big part in football these days. Not just for players at an elite level either, but also for grassroots footballers and those who play for more modest teams.
It's becoming just as, if not more important than tactics are.
And Luis Enrique, the manager in charge of breathing life back into Barcelona, is not foreign to this trend or way of working - the Asturian has been managing the team in a different way to many expected, given the authoritarian reputation he returned with.
He has the skill to treat each of his players in a very different way, always depending on the needs of the indiviual.
Perhaps the most significant case of this is with Lionel Messi, the most important player in the group.
Initally, there were some doubts about how the relationship would develop between the two: Luis Enrique, as mentioned, returned with a certain type of reputation, while Messi had just endured a difficult season.
However, the first eight matches of the season have shown that, at the command of Luis Enrique, Messi has refound his best form.
Since the day of his presentation as Barça's new manager, Luis Enrique has been full of praise for Messi, while, for his part, the Argentine forward has welcomed the "freedom" he has been awarded.
"He's changed my way of playing," Messi admitted. "Now the strikers play inside; before we were playing with open wingers."
But beyond Messi, there are four players with whom Luis Enrique's input is particularly interesting; four cases which represent all the edges of the Barça boss' use of psychology as a manager and as a leader of a group.
The idea that he is a demanding coach has continued with Gerard Pique, while he appears more paternal with Neymar, taking time to guide his pupil in the right direction.
In the case of Xavi, Luis Enrique has almost played the role of teammate (they did share a dressing room for several seasons) and with Munir El Haddadi his purpose has been as a tutor, supervising the first steps of a young debutant.
The relationship between Pique and Luis Enrique has generated a lot of debate recently, but it is certain that the Catalan defender is happy with his manager's demands.
People close to Pique, who has lived through some recent controversy with Spain, say that the arrival of Luis Enrique brings with it a new chapter in the Barcelona career of the 27-year-old.
For his part, Luis Enrique has been tough on Pique: aware that he can give a lot more, he's rarely praised him in public and has not heeded to the previous hierarchy.
With Neymar, Luis Enrique takes on the role of guide: the manager knows that the Brazilian will be a key player this season and has taken on the task of guiding him from day one.
Praise in his direction has been scarce - unlike with Messi - but there is an obvious confidence in his No. 11's ability to play football and score goals.
Xavi is a special case. He is the captain of the team (decided by a vote among the players) and the veteran of the squad. Between 1998 and 2004 he shared a dressing room with Luis Enrique and the Asturian has taken this into account while managing the midfielder's role in the team.
When Luis Enrique initially took charge, Xavi looked set to leave the club, ready for a new adventure.
However, finally he stayed and Luis Enrique welcomed the news with open arms and an eloquent phrase: "It's perfect that you are staying... but don't get upset if you don't start," he said.
Since then, Xavi's presence in the team has increased, while his role in the dressing room is still important - something Luis Enrique has respected since he took charge.
MUNIR'S FIRST STEPS
Munir, however, perfectly represents the figure of someone whose steps should be monitored to avoid any mistakes.
With the Barça B forward, Luis Enrique has practically played the role of teacher and tutor: carefully watching over his growth and granting him opportunities, but without making him a permanent fixture.
He is merely marking the lines for the young footballer..
The overall performance of Barca in the first few games of the season endorses the methods used by Luis Enrique - both tactically and psychologically.
The squad is plugged in and ready to fight for titles.
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has been very good at managing different players in different ways since taking charge at Camp Nou
Luis Enrique's management style varies from player to player
Javier Giraldo | 10.10.2014 | 19:40h.
Psychology plays a big part in football these days. Not just for players at an elite level either, but also for grassroots footballers and those who play for more modest teams.
It's becoming just as, if not more important than tactics are.
And Luis Enrique, the manager in charge of breathing life back into Barcelona, is not foreign to this trend or way of working - the Asturian has been managing the team in a different way to many expected, given the authoritarian reputation he returned with.
He has the skill to treat each of his players in a very different way, always depending on the needs of the indiviual.
Perhaps the most significant case of this is with Lionel Messi, the most important player in the group.
Initally, there were some doubts about how the relationship would develop between the two: Luis Enrique, as mentioned, returned with a certain type of reputation, while Messi had just endured a difficult season.
However, the first eight matches of the season have shown that, at the command of Luis Enrique, Messi has refound his best form.
Since the day of his presentation as Barça's new manager, Luis Enrique has been full of praise for Messi, while, for his part, the Argentine forward has welcomed the "freedom" he has been awarded.
"He's changed my way of playing," Messi admitted. "Now the strikers play inside; before we were playing with open wingers."
But beyond Messi, there are four players with whom Luis Enrique's input is particularly interesting; four cases which represent all the edges of the Barça boss' use of psychology as a manager and as a leader of a group.
The idea that he is a demanding coach has continued with Gerard Pique, while he appears more paternal with Neymar, taking time to guide his pupil in the right direction.
In the case of Xavi, Luis Enrique has almost played the role of teammate (they did share a dressing room for several seasons) and with Munir El Haddadi his purpose has been as a tutor, supervising the first steps of a young debutant.
The relationship between Pique and Luis Enrique has generated a lot of debate recently, but it is certain that the Catalan defender is happy with his manager's demands.
People close to Pique, who has lived through some recent controversy with Spain, say that the arrival of Luis Enrique brings with it a new chapter in the Barcelona career of the 27-year-old.
For his part, Luis Enrique has been tough on Pique: aware that he can give a lot more, he's rarely praised him in public and has not heeded to the previous hierarchy.
With Neymar, Luis Enrique takes on the role of guide: the manager knows that the Brazilian will be a key player this season and has taken on the task of guiding him from day one.
Praise in his direction has been scarce - unlike with Messi - but there is an obvious confidence in his No. 11's ability to play football and score goals.
Xavi is a special case. He is the captain of the team (decided by a vote among the players) and the veteran of the squad. Between 1998 and 2004 he shared a dressing room with Luis Enrique and the Asturian has taken this into account while managing the midfielder's role in the team.
When Luis Enrique initially took charge, Xavi looked set to leave the club, ready for a new adventure.
However, finally he stayed and Luis Enrique welcomed the news with open arms and an eloquent phrase: "It's perfect that you are staying... but don't get upset if you don't start," he said.
Since then, Xavi's presence in the team has increased, while his role in the dressing room is still important - something Luis Enrique has respected since he took charge.
MUNIR'S FIRST STEPS
Munir, however, perfectly represents the figure of someone whose steps should be monitored to avoid any mistakes.
With the Barça B forward, Luis Enrique has practically played the role of teacher and tutor: carefully watching over his growth and granting him opportunities, but without making him a permanent fixture.
He is merely marking the lines for the young footballer..
The overall performance of Barca in the first few games of the season endorses the methods used by Luis Enrique - both tactically and psychologically.
The squad is plugged in and ready to fight for titles.
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Flavia
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It's not unthinkable that Masip plays the Spanish Cup this season. So far, Bravo played all Liga games and Ter Stegen both CL games. [sport]
I think that would be really stupid. I can see it happening, though. The way things are now, should be Bravo for league and cl, and MAtS for cdr. Giving a tournament to each gk won't do them any good.
I think that would be really stupid. I can see it happening, though. The way things are now, should be Bravo for league and cl, and MAtS for cdr. Giving a tournament to each gk won't do them any good.
Frodo_FCB
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That would be a disaster
raskolnikov
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Thanks Madrid...
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Flavia
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Just goes to show that la sexta editing of what happen had an impact. I really despise this media control. It seems like spain is still trapped in franco's time.
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