Hansi Flick plans a summer change to his coaching setup at Barcelona by requesting the appointment of a new fitness coach. Thiago Alcântara and fellow coach Stephan Nopp are set to leave, and Flick is awaiting approval for his request. Julio Tous is expected to remain with the fitness staff, though his role may be affected. Flick wants the change after Barcelona faced injuries during the 2025-26 season. A lack of physical conditioning is believed to be one factor behind the club’s fitness problems. Flick aims to implement a substantial change in physical preparation to improve the team’s chances of winning the Champions League next season.
"Hansi Flick wants to make a key change to his coaching set-up in the summer at Barcelona and has asked the club to appoint a new fitness coach. The German coach is to lose Thiago Alcântara and fellow coach Stephan Nopp this summer. Flick has asked Barca for reinforcements, specifically a fitness coach, but is still waiting for his request to be approved, per AS."
"The head of the team's fitness staff Julio Tous is set to stay on but may see his role affected. Flick wants to make the change after seeing his team beset by injuries in the 2025-26 season. The report says the "evident lack of physical conditioning" is believed to be one reason for the club's fitness problems."
"Flick is eager to do all he can to win the Champions League next season and "wants to implement a substantial change in physical preparation" in a bid to land the European Cup."
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