The Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" revealed that FC Barcelona is experiencing a concerning physical crisis this season, as statistics show that the team runs less than most of its competitors in La Liga, while muscular injuries among its players are clearly on the rise.

The newspaper clarified that the changes made by the club in the physical preparation and physiotherapy department after the appointment of coach Hans Flick have not yielded the desired results. The new head of physical preparation, Julio Tous, had promised to reduce injuries by 50%, but the reality has been completely different.

In October alone, Barcelona suffered multiple injuries affecting key players such as Lewandowski, Balde, Firmin, Raphinha, and Olmo, while Lamine Yamal missed five matches due to a groin injury.

The newspaper added that the numbers indicate that 14 teams in La Liga run more than Barcelona in the first eight rounds of the season, and the Catalan team is below the league average in most physical indicators.

The report pointed out that this physical crisis is not the only factor behind Barcelona's decline in performance compared to previous seasons, but it is one of the main reasons causing concern for manager Hans Flick, who has begun to express his discomfort with the current situation.