Spain’s nationwide staff has two probably decisive matches developing within the World Cup qualifiers, in opposition to Georgia and Bulgaria. Nevertheless, they must play with no key participant who has been withdrawn as a consequence of bodily points — and who may additionally miss El Clasico between Barcelona and Actual Madrid.
“Dani Olmo will be unable to play in opposition to Georgia in Elche or in opposition to Bulgaria in Valladolid as a consequence of harm,” the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation introduced Friday in a press release shared on social media. “The participant arrived at camp on Monday displaying indicators of muscle fatigue.”
Whereas Spain confirmed that Olmo had proven enchancment over the week, his restoration took a step backward: “Right now, he was scheduled to finish solely a portion of the deliberate coaching session, throughout which he reported muscle discomfort in his left leg.”
That surprising improvement triggered alarm bells and prompted the medical employees to behave with warning. “Extra exams have been carried out and a muscle harm was recognized. The medical staff at FC Barcelona has been knowledgeable,” the assertion added.
What’s subsequent for Olmo?
Following the confirmed harm, Spain dominated out Olmo for the World Cup qualifiers. “The participant will start his restoration with the nationwide staff employees and can return to Barcelona tomorrow, whereas the remainder of the squad travels to Elche for the match in opposition to Georgia,” the assertion continued.
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In Barcelona, further exams are anticipated to be carried out on Monday. Nevertheless, Mundo Deportivo reviews that the Catalan facet is already making ready for Olmo to overlook the upcoming matches in opposition to Girona in La Liga and Olympiacos within the UEFA Champions League.
Will Olmo be accessible for El Clasico vs Actual Madrid?
After the worldwide break, Barcelona face a demanding schedule that features the conflict in opposition to Girona on Saturday, October 18, the house match in opposition to Olympiacos three days later, after which El Clasico in opposition to Actual Madrid the next Sunday — the primary of the 2025-26 season.
Awaiting the ultimate outcomes of the medical exams, Barcelona are intently monitoring the severity of Dani Olmo’s harm. If it seems to be a muscle tear, he can be dominated out of the conflict with Actual Madrid. But when it’s a milder pressure, the 16 days remaining earlier than El Clasico may be sufficient for him to get better.
One other challenge between Spain and Barcelona
Dani Olmo’s harm comes at a very delicate second. In latest weeks, Barcelona and the Spain nationwide staff have been at odds over the same scenario involving Lamine Yamal.
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The younger winger joined Spain for the September worldwide break, and after taking part in in two matches, returned to his membership with bodily discomfort. That challenge sidelined him for the subsequent 4 La Liga matches, and after a quick return — which included the Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain — Yamal suffered a setback and stays out of motion.
The scenario created rigidity between Hansi Flick and Luis De La Fuente. The Barcelona coach expressed frustration along with his counterpart, believing Spain failed to guard Yamal’s bodily situation. De La Fuente, however, downplayed the matter with a placing remark: “I’m not even .”
