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Who is Itziar González de Arriba: the nutritionist Real Madrid has dismissed

Everything you need to know about the renowned nutritionist Real Madrid had

In the world of soccer, maintaining a balanced diet is essential for every player's good performance. To achieve a good diet, many footballers turn to nutritionists. One of the most outstanding for Real Madrid is Itziar González de Arriba, who made sure Carvajal returned to his best level.

The right back is a player who, despite his great talent, has suffered several injuries throughout his career. With the latest one happening last season, one of the people responsible for his optimal return was Itziar. According to what we know at Defensa Central, one of the keys to Carvajal's comeback was the complete elimination of gluten.

Expert in her work and with several renowned master's degrees, Itziar is a respected figure in her profession. Many athletes, besides footballers, turn to her to avoid injuries. This fact clearly shows the great skill Itziar has in her field.

A quality nutritionist

Physiotherapist, osteopath, graduate in Nutrition with a master's in Nutrigenomics, Itziar is a highly prepared professional. Unknown a few years ago, Sergio Canales was responsible for bringing her out of anonymity. After Canales's great recovery from a cruciate ligament injury, Itziar started to be in high demand.

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Itziar González de Arriba | Didac Aguirre

One of her most notable cases is her help in Carvajal's recovery. The 33-year-old player has been injured much less thanks to Itziar's work. As an expert in Nutrigenomics, Itziar has changed everything from his diet to his sleeping hours.

With foods like broccoli being recurrent, Carvajal has shown gratitude to Itziar. Despite the success she has had in several of her cases, Itziar still acknowledges the complications of her profession. From the disdain of her colleagues to the lack of cooperation from her patients, Itziar always faces new challenges.

The key to Carvajal's comeback

Along with his intense exercise, we now know the reason for Carvajal's quick recovery. With even specific meal times, Itziar has already established herself as an excellent nutritionist. After Canales and Carvajal, it wouldn't be a surprise if more footballers turn to her for help.

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