Barcelona Signs Sleep Specialist Due to Lamine Yamal
In an unconventional move reflecting its constant pursuit of excellence, Barcelona has decided to hire a sleep specialist as part of its coaching staff, in an attempt to regulate the lifestyle of its players off the pitch before addressing issues on it, and to tackle the late-night habits that have affected some of its young stars, particularly the rising talent Lamine Yamal.
The Catalan newspaper “Sport” revealed that the club has contracted sleep specialist Anna West to join the coaching team of German coach Hansi Flick, aiming to improve the quality of sleep and physical and mental recovery, especially given the pressure of matches and their late timing.
* Why Now?
Barcelona usually plays its matches at 9 PM Spanish time, which leads players to sleep in the early hours of the morning, disrupting their biological clock and affecting recovery processes.
With the continuous flow of matches both domestically and in Europe, the club's management has come to see sleep not just as a personal matter, but as a crucial element in performance production.
* Anna West's Role
West, who previously worked with Arsenal and AC Milan, will prepare customized sleep programs for each player, including:
• Individual sleep schedules
• Stress management techniques
• Improving quality of rest
• Strategies to accelerate muscle recovery
The goal is clear: to maximize physical and mental readiness.
* Yamal in the Spotlight
This move comes after reports indicated that Lamine Yamal has been struggling with recurring late nights due to mobile phone use until the early hours.
Brazilian Raphinha revealed that his young teammate often appears tired in the mornings due to his late sleeping habits.
In contrast, young defender Pau Cubarsi sets a different example, as he ensures he sleeps for ten hours daily as a fundamental part of his physical regimen.
* Professionalism Begins at the Pillow
Barcelona's step reflects a modern trend in global football, where training on the pitch alone is no longer sufficient; the quality of sleep, nutrition, and stress management have become just as important as tactics and fitness.
With Yamal's immense talent and the team's need for continuous physical stability, it seems that this season's “battle for titles” may begin... from the bedroom.
