Barcelona has been dealt a significant blow with Dani Olmo being sidelined for up to five weeks due to a right hamstring injury. The 26-year-old sustained the injury during Sunday’s 4-1 victory over Girona in LaLiga.
Olmo appeared to experience discomfort after scoring Barcelona’s third goal of the match. He was subsequently substituted in the 61st minute, and further assessments have revealed the extent of the injury. The setback is a major blow for Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez as the team prepares for their European Champions League campaign. The Catalan club will face AS Monaco at the Stade Louis II on Thursday, aiming to build on their perfect start to the domestic league season.
Tests conducted this morning on Dani Olmo have revealed that he has injured his right hamstring. He is expected to be unavailable for about 4 to 5 weeks. pic.twitter.com/8XB1Qa4RE3
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 16, 2024
Olmo’s absence will be keenly felt by Barcelona. The Spanish international has been in impressive form since joining the club from RB Leipzig for €55 million ($61 million) in the summer. He has scored in all three of his appearances for Barcelona so far. The Catalan club will now need to rely on other attacking options during Olmo’s absence. Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Ansu Fati are among the players who will be called upon to fill the void left by the injured forward.
Barcelona’s upcoming fixtures include a crucial LaLiga match against Villarreal on Sunday. The team will need to navigate these challenges without the services of one of their key attacking players. The injury to Olmo is a setback for Barcelona, but it is not insurmountable. The team has a strong squad and will need to rally together to overcome this adversity. The Catalan club’s ability to cope with Olmo’s absence will be a significant test of their depth and resilience.
