FC Barcelona is facing increasing concern over injuries in recent weeks. The latest clash against Atlético Madrid left further physical consequences for the squad and has triggered an internal debate that has now reached the dressing room.
Inside the club there is growing unease about the number of muscular problems affecting several key players.
According to recent reports, coach Hansi Flick wants to analyse in depth what is happening with the team’s physical preparation.
The dressing room points to the fitness department
Within the Barça dressing room there is clear frustration regarding the accumulation of injuries. Some players have started to question the work carried out by the club’s physical preparation staff.
As explained by Marta Ramon on RAC1, the work of fitness coach Julio Tous has recently come under scrutiny among certain members of the squad.
The situation intensified after the latest injuries suffered by Frenkie de Jong, Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde, three important players in Flick’s tactical system.
A recurring problem this season
The numbers are beginning to worry the club’s leadership. According to data reported by Mundo Deportivo, nine Barcelona players have already suffered muscular injuries during the current season.
What stands out most is that many of those affected are regular starters in the team.
This pattern has led the coaching staff to reconsider the physical workload and preparation process used throughout the season.
Flick wants to find the cause
The German coach does not want to jump to conclusions, but he has made it clear that the situation will be carefully reviewed.
According to the same information from Mundo Deportivo, Flick wants to determine whether the issue could be related to pre-match warm-up routines or the overall physical workload applied during training sessions.
For the coach, such a high number of injuries cannot simply be coincidence, and all protocols will now be examined.
A delicate moment in the season
The timing of the problem makes the situation even more delicate. Barcelona are entering a decisive phase of the campaign, balancing commitments in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League and domestic competitions.
With several key players unavailable, Flick is being forced to adjust his rotations and manage minutes with extreme caution.
Meanwhile, inside the club, work is already underway to fully understand what is happening — and to prevent the injury crisis from growing even further.
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