"It's a clear rule and it can't happen" - Flick on benching Kounde for arriving late

Hansi Flick recalled, after the victory over Rayo Vallecano (1-0), that being again leaders of La Liga EA Sports “does not change anything”, as they will have to fight until the end to win the title.
In the press conference after the match played at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, the Barca coach praised the match of Inigo Perez's team, of whom he said that he is doing a “fantastic” job at the Madrid club.
“Rayo play very well, it was a difficult match. We had chances, we missed them, but we are happy. On days like this, we are very happy for the three points, because it wasn't easy,” the German stressed.
Flick highlighted the good game of Pedri, of whom he said that “he is an extraordinary player”. In addition, the German coach also commented on Robert's complaints after being substituted. “It's my decision and they have to accept it,” he commented on the reactions of some of his players during substitutions.
Hansi Flick left regular starter Jules Kounde on the bench for arriving late for the pre-match talk.
“It's match day and before the game everyone knows what they have to do. It's two, three meetings... It's very important for the players to be at the meetings. It's not that difficult to show up and comply. It's about respect. Yes, Kounde arrived late, it's a clear rule and it can't happen. I have to talk to him,” he concluded.