Scorco explained in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport the meaning behind the specific type of bandages used on the hands and wrists of Barcelona players, which drew attention during their match against Inter. Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pau Victor are among the players who frequently use these bandages.

Scorco emphasized:“If someone were doping and had something to hide, why would they use their wrist or hand instead of less visible areas? I believe it’s more about superstition. The reason? Simply to recover faster from a previous injury. I see no reason beyond this and don’t want to.”

The Italian doctor firmly continued:“What if I blindfold my players? I’ve had two players who regularly used these bandages due to wrist sprains. Goalkeepers always do this because they constantly put pressure on that area and are prone to repeated injuries. Sometimes, even after full recovery, the bandage remains, but I always attribute it to an injury in that area.”

He also dismissed doping theories, explaining:“There are plenty of venous access points. If someone wanted to hide something, why use their wrist or hand and then cover it with a highly visible bandage when they could easily do it elsewhere on the body?”

Scorco concluded:“We’re talking about clubs and federations with very strict protocols. It’s more logical to attribute everything to superstition rather than injections or doping. Seriously, the likelihood of a player becoming attached to a bandage after scoring a goal and keeping it even after recovery is higher than someone trying to secretly inject something intravenously.”