Key Barcelona midfielder dealing with two to 3 weeks out after recent harm in opposition to Osasuna

Barcelona are dealing with one other setback as midfielder Dani Olmo is anticipated to be sidelined for 2 to 3 weeks as a result of an harm sustained throughout the match in opposition to Osasuna. 

In line with a report from Mundo Deportivo, Olmo, who was on the scoresheet final night time, collapsed simply 4 minutes later, across the twenty seventh minute, after feeling ache in his groin.

Medical employees rushed to help him and instantly requested a substitution as soon as it was clear that the ache was important. 

Whereas he’s scheduled to bear additional assessments on Friday, the preliminary examinations have already confirmed that he will probably be unavailable for some essential upcoming fixtures. 

Matches Olmo will miss

This contains the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals in opposition to Atletico Madrid subsequent Wednesday. Moreover, he’ll miss the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals in opposition to Borussia Dortmund on April 9 at residence. 

Though the preliminary estimation steered he could be out for 2 weeks, it may stretch to 3, relying on his restoration course of.

Dani Olmo picked up an harm in opposition to Osasuna. (Photograph by Clive Brunskill/Getty Photographs)

Barcelona’s precedence now could be to make sure Olmo is match and prepared for the return leg in opposition to Borussia Dortmund, scheduled for Tuesday, April 15 at Sign Iduna Park. 

Lacking him for these matches is a big blow for Barcelona, particularly contemplating the vital stage of the season they’re at present navigating.

It have to be famous that Olmo left the stadium visibly pissed off however appreciated the nice and cozy reception and standing ovation from the house crowd. 

Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick was additionally noticeably upset, because the cameras captured his concern following the harm. 

The scenario is especially irritating for Flick since Olmo had solely not too long ago performed 84 minutes in opposition to the Netherlands throughout the Spanish nationwide workforce’s final worldwide match.

In the meantime, this unlucky setback opens the door for different gamers like Fermin Lopez and Pablo Torre, who’ve each proven their potential and readiness to contribute when wanted.