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Barcelona Confirm Dani Olmo Soleus Injury With No Connective Damage

No return date was set, with tests indicating a small tear that could mean a 2–3 week layoff.

Overview

  • Club statement says the injury is in Olmo’s left soleus muscle with no connective tissue involvement.
  • Reporting on today’s assessments points to a smaller issue than first feared, with an expected absence of roughly 2–3 weeks.
  • Olmo will miss the upcoming La Liga match against Girona as well as the Champions League game versus Olympiacos.
  • Availability for the October 26 El Clasico at the Bernabeu remains uncertain and will depend on his recovery progress.
  • The playmaker picked up the problem during Spain camp after traveling with muscular fatigue, adding to Barcelona’s recent injury list.