Barcelona have enjoyed a good campaign under the leadership of Hansi Flick, despite recent topsy-turvy results.
The Catalans have looked better in every possible aspect compared to last season and, most importantly, they have performed brilliantly against top teams, including Real Madrid.
A highlight of Flick’s Barcelona has been the way the team has prepared physically for each and every game.
The physical transformation of Barça with Flick
As Alex Pintanel reports, much of Barcelona’s physical revolution can be attributed to a series of strategic hirings and Flick’s know-how.
After criticism over the players’ physical condition and the number of injuries last season, the club made important changes that clearly paid off.
These changes included the arrival of July allnative of Barcelona, who returned to the club to work with Flick.
Tous, who previously worked with Antonio Conte at various clubs such as Juventus, Chelsea and Inter, is known for his innovative approach to physical preparation and injury prevention.
Tous’ work in the gym has been crucial in changing the team’s physical performance, allowing the players to maintain a high level of performance throughout the match.
This is a stark contrast to last season, when fatigue seemed to set in around the 60th minute, as club president Joan Laporta noted.
Pepe Conde and Germán Fernández: two other key facilitators
In addition to Julio Tous, Pepe CondeHe has also had a great impact on Barcelona’s physical preparation this season.
A close friend of Sergio Ramos, Conde specializes in rehabilitation and experience with high-profile athletes.
Conde’s connection with the team has added a positive atmosphere within the Barça locker room. He is always quite observant and can easily detect a player’s physical problem.
Under his direction, the team has shown fewer injuries and sustained intensity throughout the games.
German FernandezMeanwhile, he has been instrumental in the physical resurgence of key player Pedri, whose frequent injuries had been a cause for concern:
With experience at Udinese, Fernandez’s rehabilitation work has seen Pedri return to top condition, playing injury-free this season for the first time in years.
Their methodologies focus on daily prevention work, which Julio Tous highlighted as essential to reducing the average number of injuries per player and season.
Simply put, the joint work of Tous, German and Conde has resulted in better physical health for Barcelona players, which in turn has positively impacted their performance on the field.