Barcelona see major fall in crucial stats that explains sudden dip in form | Barca Universal

"When Flick arrived at Barcelona, he implemented significant changes to the players' daily routines, focusing heavily on conditioning and injury prevention. The club's new head of physical training, Julio Tous, even promised a radical improvement, including a 50% reduction in injuries. However, the current season tells a different story. By October, the team has already faced a worrying number of muscle injuries."

"Physical performance data also paints a concerning picture. During their recent La Liga-winning campaigns under Flick, Barcelona consistently led the league in meters covered per player, sprints, and mid-distance runs. Even Real Madrid, in those seasons, ran less than Barça. The physical dominance was a key factor in Flick's high-pressing, goal-scoring style. Key players like Robert Lewandowski, Alejandro Balde, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and Dani Olmo have all been sidelined multiple times, while young prodigy Lamine Yamal has missed half of this season's matches."

"A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has shed light on a worrying factor that has affected Barcelona's 2025/26 season. The outlet has published detailed data of that the squad, which is showing a surprising lack of physical output, with 14 La Liga teams currently covering more ground per match than the Catalans. In contrast, this season's Barcelona squad ranks below the La Liga average in nearly all physical metrics. Injuries and fatigue are part of the explanation, but they don't tell the whole story."

Barcelona's 2025/26 squad is experiencing a marked decline in physical output and a rise in muscle injuries. Hansi Flick implemented intensive conditioning and injury-prevention routines, while head of physical training Julio Tous promised a 50% reduction in injuries. Despite those measures, the team suffered multiple muscle injuries by October, sidelining Robert Lewandowski, Alejandro Balde, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and forcing Lamine Yamal to miss half the matches. Previously under Flick, Barcelona led La Liga in meters covered, sprints, and mid-distance runs; this season the squad ranks below the La Liga average in most physical metrics, prompting concerns about training, recovery, and squad management.

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