Piñedo: The Atlético's Physical Architect
Luis Piñedo, the physical trainer who revolutionized Atlético de Madrid, faces a new challenge: optimizing preparation for the Club World Cup in record time. After his arrival, Piñedo transformed the team’s physical condition, giving it impressive resistance and recovery capacity.
His method managed to minimize injuries and maximize the availability of players, even recovering Giménez from his recurrent physical problems. Atlético, under his guidance, became a team capable of competing at the highest level every few days, with a remarkable ability to come back in matches.
Now, Piñedo must prepare the World Cup with a reduced group of players for just a few days, as most of the internationals are concentrated with their national teams. Key players such as Oblak, Molina, De Paul, and Giménez, among others, will join the team directly in Los Angeles.
Despite the difficulties, the physical base built throughout the season, with more than 50 games played, provides a significant advantage. Piñedo’s philosophy, implemented from the start of the preseason, has left an indelible mark on the team’s performance. The challenge is great, but with the Piñedo method, Atlético is confident of arriving at the World Cup in optimal conditions.
