Barcelona fear Dani Olmo could miss El Clasico
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo faces up to five weeks out with a suspected adductor tear sustained against PSG.
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Barcelona are dealing with a significant setback following their defeat to PSG in Paris. The Catalan side suffered their first loss of the season, but the primary concern is the injury to playmaker Dani Olmo, who was forced off in the opening period.
Initial reports suggest the Spain international has suffered a tear in his left adductor muscle. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan upon his return to Catalonia to determine the severity of the strain. Early medical assessments have left the coaching staff concerned, with a recovery period of approximately five weeks currently being discussed.
This injury adds to an already challenging situation for manager Hansi Flick, who is missing several key players including Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Jules Kounde. The loss of Olmo removes a crucial creative outlet just as the team faces a demanding autumn schedule.
Olmo is now certain to be sidelined for Sunday's high-profile El Clasico against Real Madrid at Camp Nou. If the five-week timeline is confirmed, he will also miss upcoming matches against Alaves, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, and Sabah.