"This string of injuries may be more than just bad luck. According to a report from COPE, there is a certain disconnect emerging between the club's medical staff and the physiotherapists. This internal friction is reportedly causing confusion and conflicting messages regarding player availability. A prime example occurred with Ferran Torres ahead of the Champions League match against Olympiacos. While Hansi Flick had publicly ruled the player out in his press conference, he was surprisingly named to the bench."
"This last-minute change was reportedly made on the advice of the fitness coaches, who overruled the initial medical assessment. This worrying trend extends to Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old is still not one hundred percent and, as the report confirmed, continues to feel minor discomfort in the afternoon after intense training sessions. The situation has reportedly led to the club seeking external advice to manage their star player, who is in constant contact with the medical staff."
Injuries have been the main enemy for Hansi Flick's Barcelona this season, derailing momentum at critical moments. Thirteen players have been sidelined since the start of the campaign, with Pedri ruled out for at least a month. A disconnect between the club's medical staff and physiotherapists has produced confusing and conflicting messages about player availability. Fitness coaches reportedly overruled a medical assessment to include Ferran Torres on the bench against Olympiacos. Lamine Yamal still feels minor discomfort after intense training and the club has sought external advice to manage him. Doctors have ruled out surgery but insist on consistent daily exercises.
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