Broken Rhythm: Olmo’s Injury Rekindles Barca’s Frustrations as Spain’s Qualifiers Roll On
11 October 2025
Injury Update: Olmo’s Setback Strikes Barca and Spain
The international window continues to bite Barcelona as Dani Olmo’s latest injury adds to the club’s growing concerns about players returning from duty with ailments. The Spaniard’s setback compounds the strain on the medical and coaching staff as they manage a demanding schedule ahead.
According to AS, Olmo will return to Barcelona today with a left calf muscle injury (the soleus). Early estimates place the absence at three to four weeks, depending on medical tests and progress.
If confirmed, Olmo would miss the Clasico against Real Madrid on October 26 and at least five matches against Girona, Olympiakos, Real Madrid, Elche, and Club Brugge.
This fresh setback intensifies Barcelona’s frustration, especially after prior medical warnings were reportedly neglected or downplayed before Olmo’s arrival in international duty.
AS adds that Olmo arrived with a club medical report citing muscular fatigue and mild pains, accompanied by a clear warning to proceed with caution.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente reportedly kept Olmo in the squad despite four days without training, a decision taken while he was not fully fit for full team sessions.
Questions linger over why Olmo pressed to train and participate with reduced readiness, with some sources suggesting the drive was to protect his place in the 2026 World Cup squad.
The episode echoes a similar incident with Lamine Yamal, adding strain to the relationship between Barcelona and the Spanish federation as tensions surface over medical protocols and player welfare.
Barcelona’s concerns extend to Pedri as well, with reports that the midfielder shows signs of fatigue and the club requesting closer monitoring of his load to avoid another injury ahead of crucial fixtures.
From La Masia to Europe: Olmo’s promising journey
Olmo began at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, took a bold step at 16 by moving to Dinamo Zagreb in 2014, seeking first-team minutes and a new challenge. That Croatian spell helped him mature rapidly and adapt to a different language, culture, and style of play.
He shone with Dinamo Zagreb, contributing to domestic triumphs and drawing interest from Europe’s biggest clubs, before moving to RB Leipzig in January 2020 to further his development.
At Leipzig he became a regular starter, delivering important goals and assists and showcasing tactical versatility across attacking positions, while continuing to grow on the European stage.
Internationally, Olmo earned his first cap in 2019 and has since featured in Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, where his playmaking and finishing have cemented his role in the Spanish attack. He is known for humility, discipline, and a professional mindset.
In short, Olmo’s career is marked by bold choices and unwavering self-improvement, making him a model for young players chasing global success.
Punchline time: If injuries were a sport, Olmo would be the world champion—just not the one you cheer for on matchday. And Barca’s medical team might start selling tickets for the next “Where’s Olmo?” mystery tour, because the recurring calendar keeps delivering surprises.
