Barcelona appoints Benjamin Kugel as new fitness coach for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Barcelona has announced the hiring of Benjamin Kugel as the new fitness coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Kugel joins the coaching staff under Hansi Flick, bringing experience from his time with the Germany national team, where he contributed to their 2014 World Cup victory. He has also worked with several clubs, including Werder Bremen and PSV Eindhoven. The club aims to address physical preparation and injuries that affected key players last season. This appointment is seen as a strategic move to enhance player fitness ahead of the next season.
- •Benjamin Kugel joins as fitness coach for Barcelona
- •Kugel previously worked with Hansi Flick at the Germany national team
- •He has coached at clubs including Werder Bremen and PSV Eindhoven
- •Barcelona seeks to reduce injuries seen last season
- •The appointment is ahead of the 2026-27 season
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona appoint new fitness coach ahead of 2026-27 season
"Hansi Flick has a new recruit for the new season.
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