Barcelona midfielder almost certain to miss Real Madrid clash; likely to return vs Elche | Barca Universal

"As confirmed by FC Barcelona earlier today, medical tests have revealed that Dani Olmo has suffered an injury to the soleus muscle in his left leg. However, the club did not provide a specific recovery timeline for the Spanish international, who suffered the injury while training with the national team camp. But with Olmo not suffering a tear, it has been suggested that he could return in 2-3 weeks, making his presence for El Clasico on 26 October a touch-and-go."

"However, according to the latest update from Javi Miguel of AS, given that El Clasico is only 13 days away, it now appears almost impossible for Olmo to recover in time for the match, especially considering his previous injury record. If the recovery timeline proceeds as expected, the 27-year-old playmaker will likely miss a maximum of three matches - Girona, Olympiacos, and Real Madrid. All indications suggest that he could return on 2 November for the La Liga fixture against Elche at Montjuic."

"Olmo had become a regular starter in recent games, following the injury to Fermin Lopez. However, his form had not been inspiring confidence. In ten matches across all competitions, the former RB Leipzig star has managed only one goal and two assists, while his overall game has also been found lacking. Barcelona will hope to have Olmo back at his peak form when he makes his comeback from injury, potentially next month against Elche."

Dani Olmo suffered a left-soleus muscle injury while training with the national team; medical tests confirmed the injury without a tear. A 2–3 week recovery has been suggested, but El Clasico on 26 October now looks unlikely given the 13-day timeframe and Olmo’s injury history. The 27-year-old is expected to miss up to three matches—Girona, Olympiacos and Real Madrid—and could return on 2 November for the La Liga fixture against Elche at Montjuic. Olmo had started regularly after Fermin López’s injury but recorded only one goal and two assists in ten matches. Lamine Yamal and Fermin López resumed training; Raphinha could return; Ferran Torres has muscle overload but is expected available; Gavi, Joan García and Marc-André ter Stegen remain unavailable.

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