FC Barcelona is optimistic about the return of Dani Olmo after the national team break in October. The player from Terrassa suffered an injury to the femoral biceps of his right thigh on September 15 that meant he would be out for three weeks, but the coaching staff did not want to take risks and, with a new FIFA date on the horizon, the most sensible thing to do was been giving him a few more days of physical work to avoid any relapse.
In that sense, the '20' has been working hard in recent days with a rigorous exercise plan. According to 'Mundo Deportivo', the 26-year-old player is doing up to three sessions per day, with loads in the gym and on the grass to improve his muscles and resistance. Julio Tous and Raúl Martínez are in charge of strength work and physiotherapy, respectively, with double sessions in the morning and another in the afternoon to get the Spanish international ready for the first decisive stretch of the season.
Barça waits for Dani Olmo for the duel against Sevilla
In that sense, the idea of the coaching staff is to give him a run in the duel against Sevilla (Sunday, October 20 in Montjuïc) so that he can be in the XI three days later, in the Champions League against Bayern (also at home). However, Ferran Torres' injury could force Hansi Flick to bet from the start on the former RB Leipzig against the Seville team, although he could also bet on Ansu Fati as a left-footed winger, as long as the Foios player's absence is prolonged.
The post-break week closes with the first Clásico of the season at the Santiago Bernabéu (Saturday the 26th). The duels against the Bavarians and 'Meringues' could be the most important of the first half of 24/25, which is why it is essential to have Dani Olmo at his best. The man from Terrassa scored 3 goals in his first 3 league games (189 minutes), but the injury against Girona cut short his great start to the season. Now, the playmaker must demonstrate that he is capable of performing at his best in a very tight schedule, leaving behind the ghost of the physical problems that usually haunt him. In addition to the '20', Barça hopes to recover Fermín López and Gavi after the break.