Key Takeaways:
- Dani Olmo is set for medical evaluation today to assess his availability for Spain’s upcoming qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria
- Head coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Olmo has not trained throughout the week due to fatigue and discomfort
- Spain will be missing Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Nico Williams for both fixtures
Olmo’s Fitness Under Scrutiny
Dani Olmo’s participation in Spain’s crucial World Cup qualifying fixtures against Georgia and Bulgaria has been cast into doubt, as the Barcelona attacking midfielder will undergo medical tests today to determine his readiness for selection. Olmo, who has experienced persistent fatigue and physical discomfort throughout the week, has been unable to take part in training sessions.
Luis de la Fuente (Spain coach): “Olmo trained throughout the week, but he came in feeling some fatigue and discomfort. Today, he participated for only 15 minutes and was not comfortable, so we told him to stop the session. He went to undergo some tests.” #FCBLive 🇪🇸⚠️ pic.twitter.com/0cB5wE3G43
— infosfcb (@infosfcb) October 10, 2025
Coaching Staff’s Decision
Spain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, commented on the midfielder’s condition: “Olmo hasn’t trained all week and arrived tired, with some discomfort. Today he didn’t feel well, so we told him to stop training,” said Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente.
Absentees for Spain’s Squad
The Spanish national team’s challenge has been compounded by the confirmed absences of Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Nico Williams for the impending double-header. The squad will therefore be without several influential players as they aim to secure valuable qualification points.
| Player | Status | Matches Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dani Olmo | Doubtful – pending medical tests | Georgia, Bulgaria |
| Lamine Yamal | Unavailable | Georgia, Bulgaria |
| Rodri | Unavailable | Georgia, Bulgaria |
| Nico Williams | Unavailable | Georgia, Bulgaria |
