The Barcelona midfielder has been sidelined by a muscle injury since the start of April but is now training normally and set to play a key role in Germany.
The return of him comes at the right time for Hansi Flick’s side, which is dealing with fatigue and injuries as the season reaches its final stage.
Barcelona’s prospects of staging a Champions League quarter-final comeback against Borussia Dortmund have been boosted by the news that Dani Olmo has been given medical clearance and will feature in the deciding second leg, according to Mundo Deportivo.
With the 25-year-old having been due to miss the two games against Dortmund after suffering a knock against Osasuna, his rehabilitation has been faster than anticipated.
Having stepped up the rehabilitation this week, Barcelona’s medical staff have made him match-fit and available for selection.
This is a big boost to Flick, as Olmo’s creativity, vision, and ability to break through defenses have been sorely missed in the last few weeks.
Dani Olmo has been Barcelona’s best player this season, with eight goals and five assists in 28 games across competitions.
His return may be the attacking boost required to break down Dortmund’s highly disciplined defense and reach the semi-finals.
With such a major player like Alejandro Balde still absent and others appearing jaded following a congested fixture list, Olmo’s return is a very welcome depth and quality boost.
His tactical nous and versatility—to play attacking midfield or on the wing—gives Flick another option for what will be a high-intensity game.
His skill at connecting midfield and attack and his coolness in the big moment may be the difference-maker as the Catalan giants seek to turn their Champions League fortunes around.
A period when his team is engaged on several fronts—La Liga’s title race still on and the Copa del Rey final hanging in the balance—Olmo’s return could not have been better timed.
Now, everyone will be watching if he can produce a match-winning performance when his team needs him the most.
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