Barcelona boss Hansi Flick reportedly locked Marcus Rashford & Co. in the dressing room following their draw with Rayo Vallecano as the Blaugrana boss was left fuming with the dip in standards. After a bright start to the campaign, which saw the Catalan giants secure 3-0 and 3-2 wins over Mallorca and Levante respectively, the draw left Flick seething.

Flick locked players in the dressing roomBarcelona drew 1-1 with Rayo VallecanoFlick demands full commitment from the squadFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Barcelona started well against Vallecano, with Lamine Yamal giving them a first-half lead through a penalty. However, the momentum slipped away after Fran Perez equalised for Rayo Vallecano in the 67th minute. While the hosts pressed for a winner, Barcelona had Joan Garcia to thank for keeping them in the game. 

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According to Flick was far from pleased with his side’s performance following the draw. His frustration boiled over, leading him to take drastic action by locking his players in the dressing room. This wasn’t just another post-match pep talk; it was a full-on confrontation. He reportedly gave the players the same stern message that he had shared with the media during his press conference, but this time with even stronger language.

WHAT FLICK SAID

Flick’s words to the media were sharp and direct: "The most important thing is that, when the transfer window is closed, everyone who stays is 100 per cent committed to this club. No egos, because egos kill success. Last season, we played as one unit. We have to be like this again now."

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It appears that the players received Flick’s message with a sense of understanding. It has been suggested that the squad agreed with Flick’s assessment of the situation, believing that his words were not only fair but necessary.