Breaking News: Barcelona’s Midfield Crisis Deepens as Key Player Faces El Clasico Absence
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the football world, Barcelona’s midfield maestro, Dani Olmo, is on the brink of missing the highly anticipated El Clasico showdown later this month. But here’s where it gets even more concerning: this isn’t just a minor setback. According to Ferran Martinez of Mundo Deportivo (https://www.mundodeportivo.com/seleccion-espanola/20251010/1002548035/dani-olmo-enciende-alarmas-seleccion-lesion-gemelo.html), Olmo’s calf injury could sideline him for up to three weeks, casting serious doubt over his availability for the clash against Real Madrid. And this is the part most people miss: Barcelona’s injury woes are piling up at the worst possible time, with several key players already ruled out.
Earlier today, the Spanish national team confirmed (https://barcauniversal.com/official-barcelona-midfielder-to-return-to-club-as-national-team-confirm-muscle-injury/) that Olmo would be leaving their camp to return to Barcelona on Saturday. The 27-year-old playmaker will undergo further tests at the club’s facilities on Monday, after which an official update is expected. However, Barcelona has already received preliminary reports from the national team’s scans, and the outlook isn’t promising. If the suspected muscle tear is confirmed—even a minor one—Olmo’s absence is all but guaranteed.
Controversially, some fans are already questioning whether Barcelona’s medical team could have prevented this injury, given the player’s recent workload. What do you think? Is this just bad luck, or is there more to the story? Let us know in the comments.
Before El Clasico, Barcelona faces two crucial fixtures: a La Liga match against Girona and a Champions League encounter with Olympiacos. Olmo’s participation in these games hinges entirely on his recovery progress, but unless there’s a miraculous turnaround, his chances of featuring look slim. For a team already grappling with injuries to Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, and goalkeeper Joan Garcia, this is a major blow.
While Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal are expected to return soon, manager Hansi Flick has cautioned that even Yamal’s presence in El Clasico isn’t guaranteed. Here’s the burning question: Can Barcelona overcome these setbacks and still compete at the highest level? Or will their injury crisis prove too much to handle? Share your thoughts below—this debate is far from over.
