Real Madrid hire veteran star’s nutritionist to mitigate injury crisis | OneFootball

Real Madrid have been plagued by a series of injuries this season, with key players like Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, and Vinicius Jr. all sidelined at various points.

In a bid to address this issue, the club has taken a unique approach by signing a star nutritionist, Itziar Gonzalez, reports AS.

Gonzalez’s role in Carvajal’s injury

Gonzalez, who has previously worked with Carvajal and successfully helped him overcome a string of injuries, is renowned for her personalized approach to nutrition and her expertise in optimizing the physical condition of athletes.

Her work involves a approach that combines physiotherapy, nutrition, and nutrigenomics to identify and address specific nutritional needs and genetic predispositions.

She is indeed a star in her field and will play a crucial role in mitigating the ongoing injury crisis at Real Madrid, especially when it comes to fixing the growing trend of muscle injuries.

Itziar Gonzalez has worked closely with Carvajal in the past (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

How Gonzalez plans to operate

As per the report, Gonzalez aims to improve muscle recovery by tailoring dietary plans to each player’s individual requirements.

By doing so, she aims to reduce the risk of injury, and enhance overall performance of the team.

Real Madrid, for their part, have complete faith in Itziar and her work. Her signing is also serves as an indicator that the club are determined to find the root problem of so many injuries this season.

Whether or not this bold move pays off, remains to be seen.