I think you're missing it's everyday training where players earn their shirt to start the next match or not.
We never see that, Pep does! Pep and his staff are watching how they move, behave, talk, when they arrive and leave, physios know any single muscle and blood status.
We only see the end product of this perfectly managed organization on the pitch. And are blessed. Like many neutral fans.
We also should take for granted all the rules for players are made very clear upfront. We are on the historical mission to be the 1st PL club to win 4 on the trot. Everyone is expected to give more than 100%.
There is no point of what you call man-management, not for Pep. If a player doesn't offer what's requested he won't play, full stop.
It took me some time to understand that Pep doesn't want the role of a motivational coach for players, like we traditionally know it from sports managers. Pep starts one level above all that to get to the very top. He simply doesn't have the time, nor energy or interest to convince some player to be great.
That's why we have started to only sign players who already have the personality that's needed to work with Pep on a fascinating level.
