Flick loses Barcelona's brain for El Clásico

Dani Olmo, a 27-year-old midfielder, is making headlines at FC Barcelona as he will miss the upcoming Clásico on Sunday, October 25th against Real Madrid after getting injured during the loss to PSG (4-2). The player felt discomfort in his left leg and is awaiting further medical tests to determine the exact extent of his injury.

Olmo had to leave the field before the first half-hour of the game played at the Parc des Princes. Initial exams suggest a possible injury in the left adductor, but the severity is yet to be confirmed through an MRI scan.

This news is another setback for Hansi Flick, who will face the clash against the white team without one of the players who had been involved in all of Barça's matches this season.

Dani Olmo, awaiting medical tests after injury against PSG

Olmo's injury occurred after an incident with Vitinha. The midfielder received a blow and ended up on the ground with discomfort that prevented him from continuing. Fermín López replaced him before the half-hour mark.

Initial medical assessments identified problems in the left thigh area, with specific concern about the adductor. Reports following the game suggest the possibility of a muscle tear.

The definitive extent will be known after the scheduled tests on Wednesday, October 21. Some initial estimates point towards a recovery time of four to five weeks, but this timeframe is yet to be confirmed medically. Dani Olmo considers Bayern's offer.

If that diagnosis is confirmed, FC Barcelona will have to face several matches without Olmo, beyond the Sunday game against Real Madrid. The exact duration of his absence will determine how many matches he will miss.

Hansi Flick loses a player who had played 44 consecutive games

The injury comes when Dani Olmo had managed to maintain a continuity that had not always been with him in his recent career. The PSG match marked his 100th game in the Blaugrana shirt.

Until that moment, the player had a streak of 44 consecutive games playing for Barcelona. The run consisted of 32 matches from last season and the 12 games played in the current campaign.

His previous injury occurred on December 3, 2025, when he suffered a shoulder dislocation after scoring against Atlético Madrid. His last muscle problem dated back to October 10, 2025.

These precedents increase the importance of the diagnosis, especially for a player who had managed to go several months without physical interruptions.

FC Barcelona will need to find an alternative for the Clásico

Olmo's absence forces Hansi Flick to adjust his plans for the Sunday match. Fermín López, who replaced him in Paris, is one of the options to take over the attacking midfielder position.

The coach must also address the defensive issues in the squad, having faced the European game without Jules Koundé and Eric García. The schedule provides few days to recover players before the league encounter.

The next step is to await the results of Dani Olmo's MRI scan. The medical report will allow FC Barcelona to establish a recovery plan and determine if his absence will only last for upcoming matchdays or extend through November.

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