Bayern Munich identifies issues in youth fitness department

Bayern Munich plans to overhaul its fitness department following a series of injuries affecting its youth academy players. The club faced a dramatic increase in injuries among U-23 players during the 2025/26 season, prompting an internal review. Key issues identified include mismanagement of player workloads and criticism of the athletics department under Carsten Schünemann. Following the findings, Bayern is considering new candidates for the position, including Quirin Löppert and Johannes Wieber, to better manage player health.

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