Dani Olmo is in the news this Saturday. He is doubtlessly Barcelona's big mystery before playing at Santiago Bernabéu. Hansi Flick's first Clásico has just one question mark: who is going to join Pedri and Marc Casadó in the midfield.
Dani Olmo, Barça's hope | @fabrizioromano
Dani Olmo clears up Carlo Anceotti's doubts
Dani Olmo is getting closer to returning as a starter in today's El Clásico against Real Madrid. After injuring his hamstring at the beginning of October, in the match against Girona, FC Barcelona has followed a very conservative plan for his recovery. The objective is clear: that Olmo is ready to start against the Whites. According to El Desmarque, this plan has been followed to the letter.
The first step was not to risk Olmo in the match against Sevilla. According to David Ibáñez, Barça's idea was for him not to play a single minute, unless the result was very favorable. This avoided possible relapses and protected the player.
The next key step came in the Champions League match against Bayern Munich, where Olmo got some minutes. This was the last test before being ready for El Clásico.
Hansi Flick and Dani Olmo's doubts | Getty Images, Madrid-Barcelona
Dani Olmo and the classic
Carlo Ancelotti already has Dani Olmo in mind as a starter against Real Madrid. According to the training plan, the Italian coach has prepared for the match by placing Olmo as a starter in the centre of the field. He would share that area with Pedri and Marc Casadó, which would give Barça more dynamism and offensive options. Olmo would be key to breaking down Madrid's defensive lines.
Dani Olmo's recovery has been quicker than expected, as the club had initially estimated he would be out for between four and five weeks. However, the Spanish international has managed to shorten the time frame. He missed the matches against Alavés and the national team games, but his participation against Bayern showed that he is ready to return to top level. Everything indicates that Olmo will be a key player in the Clásico, where Barça will try to maintain their good form in LaLiga.
Barcelona have executed a careful and detailed plan to ensure that Dani Olmo performs at his best next Saturday. El Desmarque confirmed that the club is confident that the return of the former Leipzig player will be a decisive factor in midfield. With their creativity, Barça hope to prevail in a crucial duel against Real Madrid.
