FC Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Dani Olmo will be sidelined for approximately three weeks after suffering a myofascial injury to the adductor in his right leg. The injury occurred during the 3-0 win over Osasuna in LaLiga EA Sports, a match in which Olmo scored from the penalty spot before being forced off in the 28th minute.

This is the third muscle injury for Olmo this season. He previously dealt with a hamstring issue in September and a calf overload in January, all affecting the same leg.

Despite the setbacks, the Spanish international has contributed 8 goals and 5 assists in 28 appearances this campaign, 16 of them as a starter. He has logged 1,408 minutes across all competitions.

Key matches Olmo will miss

If recovery goes as planned, Olmo is expected to miss six crucial fixtures during Barcelona’s most decisive stretch of the season:

• March 30: vs Girona – LaLiga
• April 2: vs Atlético Madrid – Copa del Rey semifinal (second leg)
• April 5: vs Real Betis – LaLiga
• April 9 & 15: vs Borussia Dortmund – UEFA Champions League quarterfinals
• April 12: vs Leganés – LaLiga

His absence is a significant blow to Hansi Flick, who sees the attacking midfielder as a vital piece in his system.

A growing injury list for Barcelona

Olmo joins a growing list of injured players that includes Marc-André ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, and Marc Casadó. To fill the gap left by Olmo, Flick may turn to Gavi, Fermín López, or even Ferran Torres in the attacking midfield role.

As Barça continue to fight on three fronts—LaLiga, Champions League, and Copa del Rey—the coaching staff will need to manage their squad carefully to avoid further setbacks during this intense stretch of the season.