The Latest Addition in Barcelona to Improve Performance

The Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” revealed that FC Barcelona has added a sleep specialist to the first team’s technical staff, in a move aimed at improving player recovery and enhancing their performance, especially with the pressure of matches and frequent travel.

The newspaper explained that coach Hans Flick places great importance on performance-related details, starting from discipline and meticulous monitoring of physical loads, through nutrition, to the quality of sleep, which is directly linked to readiness on the field. Based on this, a sleep specialist was contracted this season to help players recover from the fatigue caused by training and matches.

According to the newspaper, the importance of this role increases due to the team’s frequent travels and the impact of time zone disruptions during international tours, in addition to late returns from away games. Players are subject to specific guidelines related to healthy sleep routines, such as reducing screen time before bed, avoiding caffeine for extended periods, and ensuring a suitable sleep environment.

The newspaper confirmed that Barcelona’s management is striving to achieve the highest levels of professionalism in all aspects, considering that controlling the quality of sleep has become an essential element within the team’s comprehensive performance system.