Beyond Dani Olmo's injury, good news is starting to arrive from the FC Barcelona infirmary regarding the injured. Ansu Fati, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong, who have not played this season due to their respective physical problems, have already begun training under the orders of Hansi Flick. In fact, the striker has already been given the medical all-clear and has trained in the squad for the Champions League debut against AS Monaco.
For their part, the two midfielders seem to be fit and their returns to the pitch could take place in the coming weeks. Unbeatable news for the German coach, who during the month of October will have a 'range' of tactical possibilities that he did not have until recently. The Blaugrana midfield has been 'reduced' since the start of the season by injuries, forcing Flick to use Pedri and Casadó in the double pivot despite not being the solution he expected.
If Frenkie and Gavi return to full fitness, they could form the starting duo in Barça's midfield this season. A decision that would lead to other moves, in which Pedri could move forward and Dani Olmo would have freedom between the attacking midfield and the left wing, although for this Raphinha would have to be 'sacrificed' despite his great start to the season.
Fermín López would also be available in October
In addition to the Dutchman and the Andalusian, Fermín López could complete the list of reinforcements for the Barça squad in October. The player from Campillo suffered a new muscle injury in his right leg in his first training session after recovering from a similar physical setback in his left thigh. In principle, he would be out for three more weeks, so his return could take place at the end of the second international break on the 15th of next month.
Hansi Flick's 'puzzle'
In this way, Hansi would find himself with a 'sweet' dilemma in trying to fit all these pieces into his scheme. The German has shown not to be very keen on taking players out of their natural position or fitting them into places where they perform less, so it would be difficult to see Gavi, Pedri or even Fermín as false left wingers. A scenario that did take place under the orders of Xavi, who imposed the famous square during a good part of his time on the Barça bench.
The case of Dani Olmo is different, who has performed in this area of the field and has given great performances such as the one offered in the quarterfinals of the Eurocup against Germany. Thus, a 'revolutionized' Barça with more football is coming, but Flick will be forced to make important decisions with important players that can have some effect on the season.