"It's not normal, and I'm not happy. Things need to be improved. We need to talk to the doctors and the fitness coaches about how to prevent three players from getting injured in a single week."
"So far this season, ten first-team players have suffered muscle injuries, some even experiencing relapses. Those affected include: Balde, Kounde, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Pedri, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal."
"The worrying detail for Flick is that most of the muscle injuries have affected key starters who accumulate the most minutes. As such, the German tactician has grown concerned about the situation."
Barcelona experienced further injury setbacks during the Copa del Rey semifinal against Atletico Madrid, with Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde both sustaining hamstring injuries. Kounde faces four to five weeks out with a biceps femoris tear, while Balde is expected to miss approximately four weeks. This incident highlights a broader concern for manager Hansi Flick, as ten first-team players have suffered muscle injuries throughout the season, with several experiencing relapses. The affected players include key starters who accumulate significant playing time. Flick has expressed concern about the situation and wants to investigate whether warm-up routines, training load, or physical preparation methods are contributing factors. Reports indicate the Barcelona locker room has doubts about fitness coach Julio Tous's methods.
Read at Barca Universal
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