"Following recent defeats at the Metropolitano and Montilivi, players reportedly held meetings with Flick to voice their distrust in the department led by Julio Tous. Just as they had done at the start of the season, they once again complained that the strength training exercises were insufficient and that this was affecting their performance on the pitch."
"It became abundantly clear in those dressing-room meetings that there are heavyweights who have absolutely no confidence in the work led by Tous. While Flick has attempted to calm the waters by suggesting decisions be deferred until the end of the season, they went a step further and suggested structural changes to the department."
"De Jong could be ruled out of action for five to six weeks, whereas Balde could be out for a month. No timeframe has been set on Kounde's return yet, although Barcelona have confirmed the injury."
Barcelona's injury crisis has intensified with Frenkie de Jong sidelined for five to six weeks, Alejandro Balde out for approximately a month, and Jules Kounde's return timeline uncertain. This depleted squad has triggered significant internal friction at the club's training facility. Players and coaching staff have expressed deep dissatisfaction with current physical preparation methods, believing insufficient strength training is contributing to poor performance and injuries. Following recent defeats, first-team players held meetings with manager Hansi Flick to voice their lack of confidence in the department led by Julio Tous, requesting structural changes. While Flick advocated for deferring decisions until season's end, the club's sports area denies systemic problems and maintains no changes are planned. Versatile players like Eric Garcia and Joao Cancelo provide some relief, but further injuries could severely impact Barcelona's final two months.
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