Barcelona new signing set to miss Champions League opener vs AS Monaco – report | OneFootball

Dani Olmo once again showed fans why Barcelona paid a fortune for him in the summer, as he scored in the 4-1 win over Girona.

The Spaniard offered a masterful display in the final third, offering sparks of creativity while scoring an important goal.

However, Olmo’s performance against Girona was offset by a knock, which could rule him out in the next few matches.

Olmo to miss three matches

A recent report from Diario AS has offered a fresh update on the fitness of Olmo, suggesting that the midfielder could face up to seven to ten days on the sidelines.

Initial reports after his nose injury were positive and Barcelona are optimistic he can return to action sooner rather than later.

Olmo is certain to miss AS Monaco game (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)

It appears there are no signs of a major injury. However, Olmo has a muscle overload, which could see him miss out on the upcoming matches.

The report indicates Olmo is destined to miss Barcelona’s Champions League opener against AS Monaco on Thursday.

The Spanish international is also a doubt for the next league match against Villarreal, which could serve as a major blow for Barcelona.

Olmo’s creativity and interplay with other attackers have been key in helping Barcelona unlock opposition defences.

His absence, to that end, could greatly hurt Barcelona’s creativity, especially against teams such as AS Monaco and Villarreal – two sides known for his ability to put up a strong defensive fight.

Olmo joins the likes of Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Marc Bernal in Barcelona’s injury list.