Six Rules of Jupp Heynckes - Sport Bild

1. No mobile phones

With Carlo Ancelotti in charge, Bayern stars could freely use their smart phones during meals, massages, and other team activities. And now under Jupp Heynckes, players may use their smart phones in moderation only in the locker room itself, insofar as such use does not detract from preparations for training.

2 & 3. Accuracy and Fitness

Jupp Heynckes wants from his players to be accurate. Training now begins an hour earlier, commencing at 10 AM. In addition to starting earlier, warm-up exercises now last longer and are much more intense, and the team does stabilization exercises at least twice a week.

4. Sanitation

Bayern stars must keep the locker room elegant and tidy, which was not the cast during Ancelotti era.

5. Politeness

The players also now must greet all employees at Säbener Straße and treat them in a friendly, respectful manner. According to Joshua Kimmich, “It is fundamental for collaboration as a team that one values politeness, respect, and discipline.” That respect is now expected to extend from the top all the way down to the maids.

6. Meals

Contrary to Ancelotti’s tenure, now the common meal after training is obligatory. The players eat together after every training session. When it comes to meal itself, Jupp Heynckes is more flexible.

There are no health bars that Ancelotti’s son-in-law, nutritionist Mino Fulco, had required.

According to Heynckes, “Nutritionists are totally overrated! You have to use your head!”

Game Model of Jupp Heynckes (2011-2013):