Barcelona’s playmaker will make a crucial return from an adductor injury by returning to group training today.
The 26-year-old, who has had a frustrating first season back at Camp Nou following a series of fitness issues, may now be in line to feature in next week’s pivotal UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Borussia Dortmund.
His return comes as a timely boost for Hansi Flick’s side, who are still in contention for a historic treble.
The player is Dani Olmo, as per Jijantes FC reports.
Since returning to Barcelona this summer, a decade since leaving La Masia, Olmo has worked on form, playing only 28 times in total.
But his contribution (eight goals and five assists) has borne witness to his worth when fit.
The Spanish international’s most recent injury followed the March international break, but his return to full training at some point shortly promises a timely boost.
Club doctors are reported to be taking a cautious approach, eager to bring him back slowly, though there is growing hope that he might even feature in this weekend’s La Liga game against Leganes as a warm-up to the European match.
For Flick, Dani Olmo’s versatility and imagination are a welcome strategic shot in the arm ahead of the season’s make-or-break weeks.
His ability to operate on both flanks of midfield and attack may prove vital as Barcelona juggle domestic and European ambitions.
Even though his injury record this term has been a concern, fit Dani Olmo would make a giant impact on their quest for trophies.
With the Champions League tie hanging in the balance following a 4-0 first-leg thrashing of Dortmund, his potential involvement lends an added twist to Barcelona’s quest for glory.
As the team prepares itself for training today, everyone’s eyes will be on Olmo’s return—a return that could make or break their season.
ℹ️ INFORMA @JijantesFC
Dani Olmo hará buena parte del entrenamiento junto a sus compañeros en la sesión matinal de hoy.
El centrocampista se probará con el grupo y va cogiendo sensaciones poco a poco con el objetivo de tener minutos en Dortmund.
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— Jijantes FC (@JijantesFC) April 10, 2025
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