São Paulo sack seven medical staff after injury crisis | OneFootball

São Paulo began its major clean-up at the club this Friday (5), focusing especially on staff connected to the medical department at Barra Funda. So far, seven employees have been dismissed from Tricolor.

According to initial information from the UOL portal, physiologist Luis Fernando de Barros, son of São Paulo’s legendary doctor and physiologist Turíbio Leite de Barros, was among those fired.

In addition to him, Adriano Titton (fitness coach), Almir Rosano (podiatrist), Ricardo dos Santos (masseur), Ailton Rodrigues (head of masseurs), Cristiano Ramos (head of laundry), and Daniel Barbosa (head of security) were also let go.

In physiotherapy, however, there have been no dismissals so far. Still, more departures at Tricolor are expected next week, as reported by the site. In total, between 12 and 15 employees will leave the club.

The overhaul comes after a terrible year of injuries and physical setbacks at the Morumbi club. There have already been more than 70 in total this season, a number greater than the team’s matches in 2025.

Out of the club’s 33 players, 24 have been injured and sent to the medical department, representing 72.7% of the squad. The changes aim to provide greater integration with nutritionist Eduardo Rauen, who was hired by Tricolor in May of this year.

São Paulo is also planning a new regenerative medicine clinic for January of next season, with a three-year partnership for prevention and recovery.

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