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De Bruyne is a typical case of using AI to limit injuries for Man City last season. |
Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich are all investing heavily in AI to improve their medical structures and player care, El País reports. The technology integrates data from multiple sources, including training load, injury history, sleep quality, nutrition, on-field performance and even the emotional state of athletes.
The data is collected via cameras and wearables, providing much more detailed analysis than traditional human-based methods. Previously, teams participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup such as Flamengo and Palmeiras also applied AI technology to their medical departments, showing a big step forward for Brazilian football.
“We use a variety of AI tools to monitor player performance and health, including medical assessment, physiotherapy, physiology and nutrition,” explains Flamengo doctor Rodrigo Zogaib. “For physiological assessment, we use infrared thermometers with software, sleep quality and pain levels, and create an algorithm to evaluate the player.”
Clubs are hoping that this investment will bring immediate results, reducing injury rates by up to 30%, helping to maintain a stable force throughout the season. An average injury causes a player to miss 3 to 6 weeks of play, causing both professional and financial damage, especially for big teams with high wage bills.
According to The Athletic , the cost of an injured player in the Premier League can be as high as £500,000 a month. Reducing injuries helps clubs save on medical costs and maintain the market value of players.
In the 2024/25 season, Manchester City used AI to predict Kevin De Bruyne's injury risk, helping him play 85% of matches, a significant improvement compared to the Belgian midfielder's 60% playing rate in the 2023/24 season.
Source: https://znews.vn/real-va-man-city-dung-ai-de-han-che-chan-thuong-post1571643.html
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