Hansi Flick's technical staff at FC Barcelona maintains its structure with some adjustments in the physical preparation department. The main addition for the 2026/27 season is the arrival of German strength and conditioning coach Benjamin Kugel, a trusted associate of Flick, who replaces Julio Tous.
In the physical preparation area, Kugel leads planning focused on load monitoring, injury prevention, individualized recovery, and continuous physical data analysis during training and matches. With Kugel's arrival, Julio Tous shifts to the performance and optimization department. Additionally, Germán Fernández and Rafa Maldonado move from first-team physical staff to Barcelona Atlètic technical staff. Pepe Conde and Raúl Martínez remain physical trainers in the first team.
Flick experienced pressure last January due to muscle injuries in the squad, notably Raphinha's relapse just before the first league Clásico in October, when he admitted to an error in the player's recovery.
Beyond on-field staff, analysts, readaptators, physiotherapists, doctors, nutritionists, and performance specialists complete the structure. Nutritionist Silvia Tremolera leaves her post, succeeded by Mireia Porta, formerly the women's first-team nutritionist and recently part of the United States women's national team technical staff.
