""One thing is clear: the most important thing in football is what the coach does with the team," declared Bayern's Head of Nutrition. "Nutrition is a supportive little gear. Our task is to integrate scientific findings into everyday life. Not too big, but in such a way that they support the goal," Carstensen said."
""The outside lanes have brutally running-intensive positions, so carbohydrate catering is particularly important. A goalkeeper also runs five, six kilometers, but the requirements are completely different. The individual load also plays a role: Does someone have 90 minutes in their legs or less? Is there an injury history? Spasms? Then you adjust accordingly. There is no patent prescription," said Carstensen"
""We have a full catering. Usually at least two meals a day together. On a game day, there are twice as many meals. Above all, this means twice as many carbohydrates - that is, twice as much energy," Carstensen remarked."
Bayern Munich applies a scientific, practical nutrition program that supports on-pitch tactics without overpowering them. Nutrition strategies are individualized by player position, with extra carbohydrates for running-intensive wide roles and different demands for goalkeepers. Adjustments consider individual load, minutes played, injury history, and muscle spasm risk rather than relying on a universal prescription. Match days feature increased catering and doubled carbohydrate intake to provide additional energy. The nutrition team focuses on meal timing and composition to sustain performance, aid recovery, and meet the demands of a congested football calendar.
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