Bayern Munich seems to be checking its medical staff for their role in the unprecedented injuries players suffered in the last season. According to some reports, Allianz Arena side is in process of reconstruction of its medical staff and first step they have taken is: they released Fredi Binder who had been serving them for last 35 years. This is really shocking to see someone having expertise of that rich is asked to leave the side for any reason, but it is true and happening inside German powerhouse. In the list of outgoing medical senior, he is not the only one as long-serving club doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt has as well resigned from his post recently. Without weighing the developments too much, German club only said this is a routine rebuilding phase which should not be seen with another eye. Actually, something of this kind was expected ever since club CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge talked about their future plans to manage his players health, he said they would now take help of a network of doctors rather than being only managed by one central doctor which has until been happening in the side.
He said is his interview, “We have analysed the injuries after the season, and the result was not too positive for FC Bayern. We are in the bottom third, both domestically and internationally, when it comes to the injury rankings. That’s why we’ll invest in the medical and diagnostics department.” He as well clarified about their attempt to identify upcoming injuries before they actually happen by taking samples of blood and urine before every training season. It would also help them keep options ready in case of a sudden injury. He added, “The most significant addition is a dedicated area for health and performance diagnostics. Bayern Munich planning further investment in the Sabener Strasse facility, optimising training conditions and especially the medical services provided to the players, and ensuring the highest European standards are maintained.”
Looking at the level the game of soccer has reached today, this kind of strategy is necessary for every team to cut out the possible injuries, in fact, even in English premier league, this kind of initiative has recently been taken by Manchester United under Van Gaal regime. Anyways, fans are only concerned with a least number of causalities in every season and more straightforward but a scientific approach to control the possible health problems coming into way of their players.