Villarreal CF is preparing for the next season with the help of Héctor Usó, the club's medical services director and head nutritionist.
What does Héctor Usó do?
Héctor Usó is responsible for setting daily nutritional guidelines, monitoring hydration, and adjusting calorie and carbohydrate intake according to the players' training load.
How is nutrition planned during the holidays?
During the holidays, Villarreal CF players receive a nutritional plan to maintain their weight and physical condition. | Date | Target weight | | Week 1 | 70 kg | | Week 2 | 71 kg |
What tips does Héctor Usó give for healthy eating?
Héctor Usó recommends that players have a more or less stable and normal life during the holidays, and not eat pizza or hamburgers every day. The players weigh themselves and pass the result directly to Héctor Usó. They also have sample menus to understand what they should eat during the week.
Last season, Villarreal CF finished third in La Liga, with 72 points, 22 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses in 38 games. | Statistic | Value | | Points | 72 | | Wins | 22 | | Losses | 10 | | Goal difference | +26
