Dani Olmo out for around a month, Barça confirm

FC Barcelona have confirmed the injury to Dani Olmo, which occurred on Tuesday during the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. According to the club, the Spanish attacking midfielder will be out for around a month, as reported by several media outlets, including Voetbal International, ESPN, and RTP Desporto.

An absence that deprives Barça of the Clásico

This injury rules Dani Olmo out of the Clásico against Real Madrid, scheduled for next Sunday, according to Voetbal International. The player is also reportedly doubtful for the matches against Alavés and Atlético Madrid, per Estadio Deportivo. The diagnosis points to an adductor injury, as reported by So Foot, while other sources such as kicker mention an absence of several weeks.

A blow for the coach

The Spanish daily ABC describes it as "the worst news" for Barça's coach, who loses one of his key players for the clash against Real Madrid. Mundo Deportivo confirms that Dani Olmo is ruled out of the Clásico. The 28-year-old player was forced to leave the pitch limping, visibly affected, according to Estadio Deportivo.

Official club announcement

FC Barcelona have made official the length of his absence, estimated at around a month, according to Ajansspor and RTP Desporto. Medical tests have determined the extent of the injury, which could threaten his participation in the Catalan club's upcoming fixtures. Barça will therefore have to cope without their attacking midfielder for a significant period of the season.