Ramadan is a time of fasting and prayer observed by Muslims around the world, and for FC Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembélé and Franck Kessié, this holy period will begin on March 23 and end on April 21. For both players, it will be a time of great devotion and sacrifice, as they observe total fasting between sunrise and sunset.
For Dembélé, who is recovering from an injury, Ramadan will be a time of contemplation and healing. He will be able to comply with the more sacrificial aspects of the rite more easily due to his less busy schedule. Kessié, meanwhile, will train with his national team for two matches in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Although hosts Ivory Coast have already secured their place, Kessié will continue to train. train and play while observing Ramadan.
FC Barcelona nutritionists are used to managing the diets and supplements needed for Muslim footballers during Ramadan. They have already worked with players such as Ilaix Moriba, Pjanic, Eric Abidal, Seydou Keita or Touré Yaya in recent seasons. Diets and supplements will help players compensate for the hours they have to fast.
Ramadan is an important time for Muslims around the world, and for Ousmane Dembélé and Franck Kessié, it will be a time of prayer, devotion and sacrifice. Their observance of total fasting during this time shows their commitment to their faith and determination to practice their religion while continuing to perform at the highest level of their sport.