Injured Barcelona star to play some minutes vs Espanyol to get ready for Spanish Super Cup | OneFootball

Earlier this month, FC Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo produced his best performance of the season against Atletico Madrid, even scoring a goal in the second half.

But his joy after finding the back of the net did not last long as the attacking midfielder fell awkwardly immediately after, dislocating his left shoulder in the process.

A recovery period of one month was suggested for the 27-year-old star, with the option of surgery not being considered.

Olmo to return vs Espanyol, as preparation for Super Cup

Now, according to AS, Olmo appears all set to make his comeback from injury next month when Barcelona face RCD Espanyol in the Catalan derby.

As mentioned earlier, he was diagnosed with a one-month absence, a period that ends the day before Barcelona are due to face Espanyol in Cornella.

Olmo could return against Espanyol. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Now, the former RB Leipzig playmaker hopes to be able to feature for a few minutes in the derby, in order to regain competitive rhythm ahead of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Barcelona take on Athletic Club in the semi-finals of the Super Cup and could set up a date against either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the final, if they beat the Basque club.

Having Olmo fit and firing for those important games will be crucial for Hansi Flick & co., especially considering that the Spanish international was starting to show his best version before injury.

So far this season, Olmo has played 13 matches, scoring four goals and providing two assists. The midfielder has missed 11 games through injury and will hope to leave the fitness problems in the rearview for good in 2026.