If Dani Olmo arrived at Barça last summer transfer market, it is because Hansi Flick insisted on making him the club's star signing. The German coach, who had just taken over the FC Barcelona bench, conveyed from the start that the Spanish midfielder with a Bundesliga background was a key player. Therefore, the club agreed to fulfill this request, so Dani Olmo arrived with great expectations.
However, despite having demonstrated his quality and ability to make a difference in some matches, there is an aspect that is starting to worry Laporta, Flick, and company. In fact, the Catalan club had already warned that this situation could arise, but they decided to take the risk and are now paying the consequences. Therefore, Barça's top management has asked Hansi Flick to find a solution to this setback as soon as possible.
A history in between
In recent days, Dani Olmo has been injured again and will miss the upcoming matches with the club's jersey. In fact, he was already absent in the games against Benfica and Valencia, and it is possible that he won't return to the field for a couple of matches. This situation, evidently, worries the club considering the efforts that have been made for him to be part of the squad, as well as his role in Flick's scheme.
The German coach blindly trusted Dani Olmo's consistency and talent to provide solutions on the offensive front. However, according to "El Nacional," the Barça medical staff and sports management had warned Flick about Olmo's injury history before his arrival. Therefore, what is happening now was already known, and efforts are now focused on finding a solution.
Hansi Flick, focused
It is a fact that throughout his career, Dani Olmo has struggled with numerous muscle problems. This new setback creates a void for Flick, who needs rotations and a complete squad to face the demands of the season. With Dani Olmo's absence, the German coach will have to look for new alternatives in the midfield area, where players like Pedri or Fermín could have more prominence.
However, Dani Olmo's lack of continuity may lead the club to reconsider their commitment to him for the future. At Barça, they don't want to deal with more concerning injury histories. Thus, it is expected that his absence won't take a toll in the second half of the season, where the team can't afford another setback.