In response to Catalunya Radio (h/t SPORT), Barcelona have appointed Lucas Gomez as the brand new physician for the primary crew, filling the emptiness left by the just lately deceased Carles Minarro.
Barça have been dealt an enormous shock when Minarro tragically handed away on 8 March whereas with the squad forward of their match towards Osasuna.
Nearly a month since his passing, the La Liga leaders have named a alternative to take over his duties because the first-team physician, with Lucas Gomez getting the job.
Gomez, 34, was in his third season as a health care provider for Barcelona’s futsal crew. He had beforehand labored alongside Minarro in that part earlier than the latter moved to the primary crew final summer time.
Now, Gomez will work carefully with Dr Ricard Pruna within the membership’s senior soccer setup.
Barcelona thought-about bringing in a health care provider from outdoors the membership however in the end determined to advertise from inside.
Gomez has already joined Hansi Flick’s workers this week, and the plan is for him to proceed within the position past the present season.
A specialist in sports activities medication, Gomez has intensive expertise throughout a number of disciplines.
Earlier than working within the membership’s futsal crew, he was a part of Barcelona’s hockey part, the Excessive-Efficiency Centre (CAR) in Sant Cugat, Membership Natacio Sabadell, and the Catalan Swimming Federation.