Bayern Munich have continued the restructuring of their medical department, releasing physiotherapist Fredi Binder after 36 years in the role.
The Bundesliga champions confirmed that 56-year-old Binder would be leaving, with his departure coming soon after long-serving club doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt resigned along with his staff.
Binder had been Muller-Wohlfahrt's representative at the Sabener Strasse training ground, with the club doctor treating players at his central Munich premises.
Bayern told Munich paper TZ that Binder's release was part of the ongoing restructuring process.
And in an interview with Sport Bild earlier this week, CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said the club would now work with a network of doctors rather than one central club doctor.
"We have analysed the injuries after the season, and the result was not too positive for FC Bayern," he added.
"We are in the bottom third, both domestically and internationally, when it comes to the injury rankings. That's why we'll invest in the medical and diagnostics department."
Bayern said they would take blood and urine samples before training "to anticipate injuries" before they occurred.
Last season, key players such as Philipp Lahm, David Alaba, Javi Martinez, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery spent significant spells on the sidelines.
But despite Muller-Wohlfahrt's exit in April, stars including Ribery and Robben said they will continue to be treated by him.
Earlier this month, Bayern announced they were modernising facilities at Sabener Strasse and said on their official website that the work would be completed in time for the start of next season.
"The most significant addition is a dedicated area for health and performance diagnostics," a statement said.
"Bayern Munich planning further investment in the Sabener Strasse facility, optimising training conditions and especially the medical services provided to the players, and ensuring the highest European standards are maintained."