Barça’s Major Concern for the New Project Takes Center Stage

In the midst of ongoing challenges in the current season, FC Barcelona is strategically advancing certain aspects of their planning for the upcoming project, even without knowing the identity of the new coach. Beyond the realm of strictly sporting matters, the club is proactively addressing key issues crucial for a successful start to the new project.

In recent weeks, Barcelona executives have honed in on a vital aspect: physical preparation and optimal injury recovery throughout the season. In today’s football landscape, where match intensity is exceptionally high, particularly in Europe, and the calendar offers no respite, the significance of physical fitness has grown exponentially. The Catalan club is keenly aware of this reality.

Barça acknowledges that the physical aspect has been a drawback when facing opponents of similar stature, with injuries, particularly in the hamstring region, posing a considerable challenge. The objective is not only to prevent injuries but also to ensure that the available players reach an optimal physical condition.

This season has seen several teams at Barcelona’s level exhibit a superior tone, sometimes through intensity and sometimes through physical prowess in the final stages of matches. Instances of this were evident in various encounters, notably in the Spanish Supercup final, the Copa del Rey clash at San Mamés, and the last 20 minutes of the Napoli match. However, in La Liga, Barcelona has managed to secure up to 19 points in the last 10 minutes of theoretically inferior opponents.

While the new coach and their staff will undoubtedly shape the team’s approach, the club is determined to control all aspects of physical preparation and recovery processes. The emphasis is particularly on the preseason and the initial two months of the competition, where the calendar typically allows for more extensive and high-quality training sessions to establish a solid foundation.

Despite the considerable time ahead, Barcelona is not wasting any time and has taken significant steps to enhance the team’s physical condition for the upcoming season. The responsibility extends beyond the new coach, who will need to align their ideas and those of their coaching staff with the club’s overarching goal of ensuring their players are in peak physical condition for the next season.