FC Barcelona Injury Update: Dani Olmo Latest Details, Recovery Timeline
Hansi Flick has ushered in a new era for FC Barcelona, one which is reminiscent of their prime. Talents like Marc Casado, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Balde, Dani Olmo, and a few others are thriving. FC Barcelona are finally getting back to their peak form like they used to be back in the day when they dominated the UCL and La Liga.
The Culers did well under Xavi, winning a La Liga title; however, Hansi Flick has changed them completely, with the team now in strong contention for the UCL and La Liga. FC Barcelona did not have the freedom to bolster their squad with new signings, which makes it even more impressive; however, it implies that there will be quite some injuries and less rotation.
The injury list keeps piling on for FC Barcelona as they aim to maintain their composure in a crucial stage of the season. Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo picked up an injury against Osasuna in a La Liga fixture and was forced off in the first half itself. Olmo did manage to score a goal; however, to his plight he picked up an injury and the relief here is that it is just a minor one and not a major one.
Dani Olmo has picked up a right adductor injury and is going to be sidelined for the next three weeks. This comes at a crucial time for FC Barcelona since they are set to face Girona next in La Liga, then Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final, then Real Betis in La Liga, then Borussia Dortmund in the UCL and two more games which Dani Olmo is going to miss.
The injury suffered is expected to affect further plans for FC Barcelona. On that note, read below and get a detailed overview of how the forward faced the injury, the freshest update on the situation, the impact of the blow on the club, his possible replacements, and his return to action date.
Dani Olmo Injury Update
Dani Olmo has picked up a right adductor injury and is going to be sidelined for the next three weeks.
Here’s a look at what the club has had to say: “Tests conducted this morning have confirmed that first-team player Dani Olmo has a right adductor injury. He is expected to be out for around three weeks.”
Here’s a look at what manager Hansi Flick had to say: “Olmo is injured. In this schedule, two weeks is a lot of games you could miss.” I’m very proud of my players. The game wasn’t the best day to play it. We paid a heavy price for it with Olmo’s injury.”
Impact Of Dani Olmo’s Injury On FC Barcelona’s Squad And Strategy
FC Barcelona are going to play many crucial matches in the upcoming three weeks in La Liga, UCL and Copa Del Rey. All their hard work up to this point will be decided in the upcoming weeks, since if they are not able to maintain their composure and lose out horribly, then they might just lose out on the La Liga race.
Rest assured, FC Barcelona does have a few reinforcements to count on and although they cannot do what Dani Olmo does for FC Barcelona, they have special talents of their own and will try their best to fill in the void left by Olmo’s injury.
Possible Replacements & Tactical Adjustments
Dani Olmo is a very unique midfielder who has become better and better under Hansi Flick and at the moment, FC Barcelona cannot find any replacements. Each player in FC Barcelona’s main team are unique in their way however, FC Barcelona’s talented academy, La Masia, always comes to the rescue. One La Masia graduate gets injured, and another is already here to save the day.
Fermin Lopez, a La Masia talent just like Dani Olmo, who, although he is a different type of midfielder, is the only possible replacement right now. Gavi is also another solution in midfield who can keep rotating with any one of De Jong, Pedri, and Fermin if needed.
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What type of injury does Dani Olmo have?
Dani Olmo has picked up a right adductor injury and is going to be sidelined for the next three weeks.
When did Dani Olmo get injured?
Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo picked up an injury against Osasuna in a La Liga fixture and was forced off in the first half itself with the score being 2-0 at the time.
Who are the potential replacements for Dani Olmo?
Hansi Flick can either use Fermin Lopez or Gavi in place of Dani Olmo.