"Barcelona's long-awaited return to the iconic Spotify Camp Nou should have been the perfect moment to settle into a rhythm before the international break chaos resumes. Instead, Hansi Flick finds himself dealing with one of the most delicate midfield situations he has faced since the season began. The emotional evening at Camp Nou now arrives with a small crisis brewing in the centre of the pitch, forcing the manager to reshuffle pieces he probably did not expect to touch."
"Frenkie de Jong, who has been a pillar of the double pivot, will not be available after receiving a double yellow against Celta Vigo. His absence alone would have been difficult to manage, but it comes at the exact moment when Pedri is still not physically ready to return. The midfielder's recovery is progressing, yet Barcelona's medical staff are not willing to take risks, especially with so many decisive fixtures ahead."
"Olmo arrives in exceptional form, having found the back of the net for Spain against Turkey during the break. His history with Barcelona also shows a knack for impactful debuts. He scored on his first appearance at Montjuic against Valladolid, and in his maiden outing at the Johan Cruyff Stadium against Valencia, he produced an assist. These moments underline a pattern that Olmo thrives when he is introduced to a new stage."
Barcelona returns to Camp Nou amid a midfield crisis after Frenkie de Jong received a double yellow suspension and Pedri remains not yet physically ready. The medical staff are cautious with Pedri ahead of decisive fixtures. Squad options for the double pivot narrow to Marc Casado and Fermin Lopez, increasing pressure on Hansi Flick to reshuffle. Dani Olmo emerges as a likely starter, carrying emotional significance as his first Camp Nou appearance in Barcelona colours. Olmo arrives in strong form after scoring for Spain and has a history of impactful debuts, with eight goals and six assists across 22 home games.
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