Flick requests Barcelona for a new addition to his backroom staff for next season | Barca Universal

Hansi Flick has identified physical conditioning as a major weakness for Barcelona and has requested an additional fitness specialist ahead of next season. The request follows expected coaching staff changes tied to the departures of Thiago Alcantara and Stephan Nopp, which will reduce Flick’s immediate support and lead him to seek reinforcements internally. Flick believes Barcelona must improve physical preparation rather than focus primarily on tactical or technical additions to compete seriously in the UEFA Champions League. The need is reinforced by a recent season marked by injuries and recurring physical problems that reduced consistency and intensity. Julio Tous is expected to remain head of fitness, with officials confirming he will continue leading the department even if another specialist is added.

"Barcelona may be preparing for important changes in the coaching staff this summer after Hansi Flick identified physical conditioning as one of the club's biggest weaknesses. According to AS, the German coach is understood to have requested the arrival of an additional fitness specialist ahead of next season as part of his plans to raise the team's competitiveness at European level."

"Rather than focusing on tactical or technical additions, the Barcelona coach believes the squad requires stronger physical preparation if the club want to seriously compete for the UEFA Champions League next season. The request comes after another campaign heavily affected by physical problems and injuries across multiple areas of the squad."

"Within Barcelona, there is growing awareness that recurring injury issues have damaged the team's consistency in recent years, limiting their ability to maintain intensity across long stretches of the season. Flick determined to improve the physical level Flick's coaching philosophy has always relied heavily on intensity, pressing and aggressive transitions."

"Notably, the current head of fitness, Julio Tous, is expected to remain at the club, although Flick wants additional support within the department to strengthen the overall structure around player preparation and recovery. According to the outlet, club officials have made it clear that Tous will continue leading the fitness department regardless of whether another specialist arrives."

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