Dani Olmo Injury Update
Dani Olmo is set to miss at least three weeks after suffering a dislocated shoulder while scoring for Barcelona in their 3–1 win over Atlético Madrid, effectively ruling him out for the rest of 2025. The club’s medical update and multiple reports agree on the diagnosis: a shoulder dislocation, with scans confirming the need for a period of rest and rehabilitation rather than an immediate, fixed return date. Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) shared on X that Dani Olmo will be out for three weeks with a dislocated shoulder, according to Barca.
It is a brutal twist, because Olmo was in one of his best spells since returning to Barça, pulling strings between the lines and finally looking like the creative hub fans imagined when he came back from RB Leipzig.
The injury itself came in the most bittersweet way possible: Olmo cut inside and hit a brilliant strike to put Barça 2–1 up, then lost his balance mid‑air and landed awkwardly on his left side, immediately grabbing for his shoulder. The Touchline (@TouchlineX) shared on X that Dani Olmo has a dislocated shoulder.
Hansi Flick had no choice but to sub him off shortly after, with post‑match comments confirming it was a shoulder problem and hinting they would “have to see” after further tests, which is usually coach‑speak for “this might not be tiny.”
Spanish outlets and well‑connected journalists have since reported that it is a dislocation of the same shoulder he previously had operated on during his RB Leipzig days, adding an extra layer of concern because this is not a completely new area for him.
In practical terms, that Dani Olmo injury update means Barcelona will likely be without him for a run of key matches to close out the calendar year, including league fixtures and European nights where his ability to find half‑spaces is usually priceless.
Early estimates from club‑adjacent and international reports suggest a minimum three‑week absence, with some talk that the medical team may take a safer “rest of the year, then re‑evaluate” approach given his history and the fact that it is a repeat area. For Spain and Euro 2026 watchers, the medium‑term outlook is still calm. There is no sign these rules him out of major tournaments, but it does underline why Barcelona had already put him on a specific, highly monitored physical plan this season to try to keep his body from breaking down at exactly these moments.
Disclaimer
This Dani Olmo injury update is based on recent public reports and official club communications and may change as new details are released. It is meant for general information and fan discussion only and should not be considered medical advice, betting guidance, or an official statement from FC Barcelona, La Liga, or any federation.
