Barcelona has officially announced that Dani Olmo will face a month on the sidelines after picking up a left adductor muscle injury during their 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.
The Spanish club announced the injury in a statement on X, confirming that medical tests had established the extent of the midfielder’s injury following a collision with an opponent during the match against PSG.
“The player is expected to be out for around a month,” Barcelona said.
TVC News earlier reported that PSG had also confirmed injuries to three of their players following the encounter.
The French club announced on its website that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and was set to undergo surgery in the coming days.
PSG also confirmed that Ousmane Dembélé would remain in treatment over the coming weeks after sustaining an injury to his left thigh, while Marquinhos was expected to undergo treatment for a right thigh injury.
PSG defeated Barcelona 4-2 in the encounter, with both sides now dealing with injury concerns following the match.
What You Should Know
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been ruled out of action for approximately one month following an injury sustained during his team’s recent UEFA Champions League fixture against Paris Saint-Germain.
- Positive Impact: Provides an opportunity for other squad members and younger talents to step up and showcase their abilities during Olmo’s absence.
- Potential Concerns: Olmo’s absence is a significant setback for Barcelona’s midfield depth and tactical plans as they navigate crucial upcoming fixtures.
