New Delhi: Barcelona’s season has taken an early hit with the news that new signing Dani Olmo will be sidelined for the next few weeks. The Spanish forward, who made an immediate impact since his €55 million transfer from RB Leipzig, has picked up a hamstring injury during the club’s 4-0 victory over Girona. Olmo had been enjoying a strong start to life at Barcelona, scoring three goals in his first three La Liga appearances under manager Hansi Flick.
This injury has come at a frustrating time for both the player and the club. After being the subject of heavy transfer speculation over the summer, the 26-year-old had chosen Barcelona as his new home, despite Leipzig not having his €60 million release clause triggered. Barcelona had high hopes for Olmo, whose performances at Euro 2024 with Spain had only further solidified his growing reputation.
However, Olmo’s recurring injury history is something that has been a talking point for many, as he has struggled to stay fit for long spells during his time at Leipzig. His limited game time there—he only played 47% of the available minutes—may have been a factor in why top European clubs hesitated to move for him. Now, the concern grows that this injury could be the first of many setbacks in what was supposed to be a fresh start for the talented forward.
What happened to Dani Olmo?
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
Dani Olmo suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday’s La Liga clash with Girona, despite putting in another standout performance. After scoring a stunning half-volley to make it 3-0, the Spaniard pulled up with pain in his right thigh. Medical tests conducted shortly after confirmed the injury to his hamstring, with Barcelona stating that Olmo is expected to be out of action for four to five weeks.
Hansi Flick shared his thoughts after the game, expressing hope that it wouldn’t be a long-term issue, but the reality is that Olmo will now miss several key matches. Barcelona’s statement clarified that he is set to be sidelined for upcoming La Liga games against Villarreal, Osasuna, and Sevilla, as well as some Champions League fixtures, including potential clashes with Monaco and Young Boys.
However, there is still optimism that Olmo could recover in time for some of the season’s most important fixtures. He is expected to return just in time for the highly anticipated matches against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season. Still, the lingering concern is whether this is the start of more injury issues for the Spanish forward, whose fitness will be closely monitored by the club in the coming weeks.
The 26-year-old forward’s injury concerns resurface, raising questions about his long-term fitness after a promising start at Barcelona. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
