Barcelona have received encouraging news regarding Dani Olmo’s recovery, with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente confirming that the midfielder is making good progress ahead of his expected return after the November international break.
The aforementioned development offers Hansi Flick a timely boost, particularly with the 28-year-old approaching the final stages of rehabilitation from an adductor injury sustained against Paris Saint-Germain in October.
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Speaking at his recent press conference, De la Fuente revealed that he had personally contacted the Barcelona midfielder and was encouraged by their conversation.
Olmo’s injury occurred during Barcelona’s Champions League meeting with PSG at the Parc des Princes on October 20.
The midfielder suffered an injury to his left adductor following a collision with an opponent and was forced off during the first half, with Fermin Lopez replacing him.
Olmo is progressing well in his recovery. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Barcelona subsequently confirmed the injury through an official medical statement, estimating that he would require approximately one month on the sidelines.
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De la Fuente has now offered a positive indication of how the recovery is progressing.
“I spoke to him [Olmo] last week, and he was making good progress,” said the World Cup-winning coach, as per MARCA.
The midfielder has missed four consecutive matches since sustaining the injury, including the El Clasico against Real Madrid, the league meeting with Alaves, the Champions League fixture against Aston Villa and the trip to Atletico Madrid.
For now, as we have reported before, Barcelona are increasingly optimistic that Olmo will be available for their first match following the international break, against Villarreal on November 22.
Dani Olmo was injured against PSG in the Champions League. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
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The midfielder is said to be progressing well and remains confident about reaching that target.
Barcelona have managed their attacking options quite well during his absence, but Olmo offers a different style to Flick’s system.
His ability to operate between the lines, recognise passing opportunities and make decisive choices in congested areas makes him particularly valuable against opponents defending with limited space.
That quality becomes especially important when Barcelona encounter compact defensive blocks and need someone capable of creating openings without relying exclusively on individual dribbling.
Flick will therefore welcome Olmo’s return, but there is little reason to rush him when the squad has strong alternative attacking options.
