The club aims to prioritize physical conditioning and ensure effective injury recovery for next season.
At FC Barcelona, work is progressing on multiple fronts. On one hand, the current season demands full attention as objectives are yet to be met. On the other hand, the sports department must also focus on planning for the future. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the new coach, the club has already taken action, not only on strictly sporting matters but also on other crucial aspects to kickstart the new project successfully.
According to Toni Juanmarti of SPORT, in recent weeks, Barcelona executives have addressed a critical area: physical preparation and optimal injury recovery throughout the season. In today’s football, the intensity of matches, especially in Europe, coupled with a relentless schedule, underscores the importance of physical fitness. The Catalan club is fully aware of this reality.
Barcelona recognizes that physical fitness has been a limiting factor, particularly when facing opponents of similar caliber. While other teams also contend with a high number of muscular injuries, the frequency of setbacks within the Blaugrana squad is noteworthy, such as hamstring issues. Avoiding injuries is always a priority, but equally important is ensuring that available players reach peak physical condition.
Throughout this season, several teams of Barcelona’s caliber have shown superior form when facing the Catalan side, whether through intensity or physical prowess, notably observed in various matches including the Spanish Super Cup final, Copa del Rey encounter at San Mamés, and the final 20 minutes of the clash in Naples.
However, in La Liga, Barcelona has managed to secure up to 19 points in the final 10 minutes of matches against theoretically weaker opponents. Naturally, the new coach and their coaching staff will implement a specific training approach. Nevertheless, the club aims to oversee all details related to physical preparation and recovery processes to give its players an advantage on the field.
One focus is on preseason and the first two months of the competition, a period conducive to more extensive and quality training to establish a solid foundation. While there is still ample time ahead, Barcelona is not wasting any time and has already taken significant steps to maximize the team’s physical condition for the upcoming season. This effort won’t solely depend on the new coach, as they must align their ideas and those of their coaching staff with the club’s commitment to ensuring their players are in peak condition for the next campaign.
