Barcelona design special fitness plan for key duo to help stay injury-free | OneFootball

Barcelona are not only focused on signing reinforcements this summer to build a competitive squad under Hansi Flick – they are also working on optimising the physical condition of players already at the club.

Last year, the coaching staff worked out a specific plan to improve the fitness of key midfielder Pedri, who had shown signs of being injury-prone.

The idea worked a treat as the Spaniard did not suffer from any injuries and showcased that he is the best in the business when fit and playing regularly.

Fitness plans for Dani Olmo and Ronald Araujo

As such, Mundo Deportivo now reports that Barcelona duo Ronald Araujo and Dani Olmo will follow specially designed summer programmes aimed at helping them leave last season’s injury troubles behind.

Following the successful work done with Pedri, Flick’s coaching staff has now turned its attention to Olmo and Araujo. The objective is for both players to enjoy a strong, injury-free campaign.

Fitness coach Julio Tous, in coordination with the medical staff and with full cooperation from the players, conducted an in-depth muscle analysis to understand their muscle fibre structure.

Dani Olmo endured an injury-riddled season. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

This will allow for personalised training routines designed to prevent injuries and enhance performance. This will be applied to both Araujo and Olmo.

Having returned to Barcelona last summer, Olmo endured a turbulent season, affected by registration issues and multiple injuries. Despite occasional flashes of top form, he was never able to maintain consistent fitness.

The Spaniard underwent a thorough physical evaluation that analysed various muscular and physiological parameters, which in turn allowed the staff to tailor his training.

This summer, he will continue following a detailed plan including physical sessions, rest periods, and nutrition guidelines.

Araujo will follow the same path after having spent the entire first half of the season out due to an injury that needed surgery and then missing a few matches here and there due to continued fitness issues.

The plan was confirmed by sporting director Deco during an interview in Brazil.

“We have Marc Bernal who was injured at the beginning of the season, as well as Ronald Araujo and Dani Olmo, and we are working to ensure that they do not get injured again,” he said.