Barcelona concerned about the number of muscle injuries in the squad
In the second leg of the Copa del Rey tie, Barcelona defeated Atlético Madrid 3–0, but it was not enough to reach the final. The match also saw two injuries, which has alarmed the club.
Details: According to Mundo Deportivo, concern is growing within the team over the large number of injured players. The head coach has called for a review of the club’s medical and physical preparation systems.
Several players have suffered recurring injuries related to muscle problems. Some players are also training separately with their own coaches after losing trust in the club’s fitness staff.
Barcelona will play their next match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, March 7, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 CET.
Reminder: Next week, a FIFA technical delegation will begin a large-scale inspection tour of cities in Spain and Portugal that are bidding to host matches at the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Miguel Solomons
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