Barcelona Overhauls Injury Readaptation After Damning Report Cites Player Grievances
An Athletic investigation led the club to remove Julio Tous’ staff from readaptation duties.
Overview
- The report tallies 12 first‑team injuries this season at Barcelona compared with eight at the same stage last year.
- Lamine Yamal complained during the October international break about his pubalgia recovery and requested different club staff for treatment.
- Alejandro Balde’s September hamstring injury was reported to have occurred after he used gym equipment incorrectly, and he felt he had been wrongly advised.
- Raphinha’s rehabilitation reportedly suffered setbacks after a heavy training workload, contributing to his absence from El Clásico.
- Barcelona have reverted to last season’s rehab operations, and the dressing room reportedly welcomed the change.