Overview
- Spain’s medical staff confirmed a muscular injury after Olmo reported left-leg discomfort in training and informed FC Barcelona.
- Dani Olmo will miss the World Cup qualifiers against Georgia in Elche and Bulgaria in Valladolid and will return to Barcelona on Saturday.
- Spain said Olmo arrived at camp on Monday with signs of muscular fatigue, trained on a reduced plan, and left Friday’s session after about 15 minutes.
- Luis de la Fuente acknowledged the player’s fatigue and discomfort and explained that testing prompted the decision to withdraw him from the squad.
- Spanish media report this is Olmo’s fourth muscle injury since joining Barcelona in 2024, with his availability for upcoming club fixtures, including El Clásico on October 26, described as uncertain pending club tests.