Aspetar Magazine 2026

62 ASPETAR MAGAZINE SPECIAL REPORT What are the biggest pressures during a World Cup? Every player wants to be available, sometimes even when they are not fully fit. Some minimise symptoms. This makes the doctor’s job more difficult. Risk management is very different from club football. You must balance player safety with competitive needs. This can only be managed through strong communication and shared decision-making. How did these experiences influence your work at Aspetar? Working with diverse teams helped me understand different cultures and mindsets. Aspetar’s multicultural environment prepared me for this. These experiences strengthened our ability to support international teams. Working with diverse teams helped me understand different cultures and mindsets.