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Uzbekistan National Team Adds Physiotherapist, Nutritionist

Uzbekistan National Team Adds Physiotherapist, Nutritionist
Uzbekistan National Team Adds Physiotherapist, Nutritionist / Photo: UFA.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The coaching staff of Uzbekistan’s national football team, led by head coach Fabio Cannavaro, has been strengthened with physiotherapist Silvano Cotti and sports nutritionist Andrea Juliano, the Uzbekistan Football Association reported.

Silvano Cotti has extensive international experience.

Over the years, he has worked as a physiotherapist for the Italy national team and football clubs Inter, Milan, Chelsea and Roma.

He has also worked with the China national team.

Andrea Juliano is a biologist and nutritionist specializing in sports nutrition.

During his professional career, he has worked with Italian club Udinese and the Switzerland U-21 national team.

The new specialists will be involved in preparing Uzbekistan’s national team, overseeing players’ physical condition and recovery, as well as sports nutrition.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.