Key Takeaways:
- Dani Olmo has remained unavailable for Barcelona since dislocating his shoulder in early December
- The club’s conservative rehabilitation strategy has averted the need for surgery
- Barcelona will travel to Espanyol for a clash scheduled on January 3
Olmo Ruled Out Ahead of Espanyol Encounter
Barcelona’s attacking midfielder Dani Olmo will continue his absence as the team prepare for their upcoming match against Espanyol. Olmo has been out of action since the start of December after suffering a shoulder dislocation whilst scoring during a contest with Atletico Madrid. Despite prior hopes of returning in time for the Espanyol fixture, the Spanish outlet “Sport” has stated that Olmo will remain sidelined.
🚨 JUST IN: Dani Olmo will not be ready for FC Barcelona's first game of the season, against Espanyol. He hasn't yet fully recovered from his shoulder injury. The big goal is to reappear for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final game against Athletic Club. [@Jordigil] 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/30GfYzBiDg
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 28, 2025
Injury Situation and Recovery Approach
The injury initially raised the possibility of surgery, which would have resulted in Olmo being out of play for four months. However, Barcelona have opted for a conservative treatment approach, which has so far yielded beneficial results in avoiding surgical intervention.
Fixture Details
Barcelona are set to face Espanyol on January 3, but must do so without Olmo’s services in midfield.
| Player | Injury | Date Injured | Expected Return | Upcoming Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dani Olmo | Dislocated Shoulder | Early December | To Be Confirmed | Espanyol vs Barcelona – January 3 |
