Dani Olmo Poised for Return in Barcelona’s Match Against Villarreal
In a positive update, Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo is set to make his comeback from injury in the La Liga game against Villarreal right after the international break.
The 28-year-old attacking midfielder has been unavailable since suffering an injury against PSG, but his return could be just around the corner, which will come as a boost for Barça.
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What happened to Olmo?
Olmo has been sidelined since Barcelona’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on 20 October, when an injury to his left adductor forced him off the pitch.
Starting the game at Parc des Princes, in what was his 100th appearance for Barça, the Spanish international had to be taken off in the first half after a collision with Vitinha left him injured.
Olmo suffered an injury last month. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)
Fermin Lopez came on to replace the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner, who was diagnosed with a tear in his left adductor following tests after returning to Barcelona.
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It was estimated that Olmo would be unavailable for at least one month due to the injury. He has since missed the games against Real Madrid, Deportivo Alaves, Aston Villa, and Atletico Madrid.
Recovery progressing well
Now, as per the report, Olmo is making excellent progress and is confident he will be available for Barcelona’s first match after the international break.
The Blaugrana take on Villarreal on 22 November in their first game back after the current international window, and they could have the midfielder available for that encounter.
Set to return soon. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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Olmo is making strong progress in his recovery and has been feeling very positive in recent days. As such, the Barcelona coaching staff believes they could have him available for the clash on 22 November at the Spotify Camp Nou.
In fact, the report adds that such has been Olmo’s progress that he could even have been available had Barcelona played a midweek fixture before the Villarreal match.
So far this season, the former RB Leipzig midfielder has played 12 matches in all competitions, in which he has produced a return of one goal and four assists.
