Tests revealed a strain to the player’s right calf muscle, which will keep him out of action for the next few days. Barça’s medical staff have not indicated how long Olmo will be out for but confirmed that he will sit out Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Benfica - the penultimate game of the group phase.

Barcelona have been hit by an injury blow to key playmaker Dani Olmo ahead of their next game against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Benfica with a calf injury, the LaLiga club said on Sunday.

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Benfica with a calf injury, the LaLiga club said on Sunday.

Dani Olmo has suffered a calf injury that Barcelona say will rule him out of Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Benfica. The Spain international, 26, was introduced from the bench in the 1-1 ...

Barcelona have confirmed Dani Olmo will miss some action after suffering a calf strain over the weekend. The Spaniard will subsequently miss the club's upcoming Champions League clash against Benfica, which will be a big blow to manager Hansi Flick.

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The injury is a setback for Barcelona considering that the nation's highest sports court recently granted interim playing registration to Olmo.

Amid links with Paris Saint-Germain outcast Randal Kolo Muani, Manchester United are also reportedly interested in wantaway defender Nuno Mendes. According to RMC Sport, an offer has gone in from United and the player has reportedly reacted positively.

Dani Olmo has had a stop-start season following his return to Barcelona after a decade. Registration issues and injury problems have limited his involvement considerably, restricting him to 18

Barcelona are already assured of their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, but a win over Atalanta next week would mean a top 2 finish in the league phase, which would also ensure extra

Previous manager Xavi wanted a big name in the position, but the closest he got was bringing a then 32-year-old Ilkay Gundogan in from Manchester City in the summer of 2023. Gundogan ended up starting 33 La Liga matches and nine Champions League games for Barca in 2023-24.