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Spain Rule Out Dani Olmo With Muscle Injury as Barcelona Recall Midfielder for Tests

Club doctors will determine the recovery timeline after he reported left‑leg discomfort in training.

Overview

  • Dani Olmo left Spain’s session after feeling pain in his left leg, with RFEF confirming a muscle injury and his absence against Georgia and Bulgaria.
  • Spain said Barcelona had informed them Olmo arrived showing muscular fatigue; he trained only briefly on Friday before being sent for medical tests.
  • Olmo will return to Barcelona for further assessment, with scans expected to clarify his availability for upcoming club fixtures.
  • Multiple outlets, including Mundo Deportivo, report an early estimate of around three weeks out, placing his participation in El Clasico in doubt pending club confirmation.
  • Reports in Spain say Barcelona are unhappy with how the national team handled Olmo’s condition, as the setback adds to a crowded injury list and marks his fourth muscle issue since 2024.