FC Barcelona resumed their path in La Liga with a key victory in the postponed match against Osasuna. A positive result that allows the team to keep adding points in the fight for the championship, but it also left some bad news.
A Match to Rotate and a Key Victory
Hansi Flick chose to make rotations in the starting eleven, a necessary decision to manage efforts in a packed schedule. Thinking about the upcoming matches, Flick reserved Raphinha and ruled out Pau Cubarsí due to injury.
Despite these changes, the team replied well on the field and achieved a convincing victory. Goals from Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, and Robert Lewandowski sealed a win that boosts Barça's confidence in this decisive phase of the season.
Flick's Concern: "It's Not Good"
It seemed like a calm night for Barça. Everything was going as planned until the 21st minute when Dani Olmo converted a penalty to make it 2-0 on the scoreboard. However, the joy was short-lived, and just four minutes later, he dropped to the ground with visible signs of pain.
The medical staff immediately entered to attend to the midfielder. After a brief examination, the decision was clear: he couldn't continue. He left the field with gestures of frustration, aware that the injury was not minor.
After the match, Hansi Flick didn't hide his concern. In a press conference, the German coach was clear:
"We paid a high price with Dani Olmo's injury, so it's not good, it's not good. It seems he could be out for two or three weeks at this point, and there are many matches, and we need him."
News that complicates Barça's plans in a crucial stretch of the season.
How Many Matches Will He Miss?
This Friday, medical tests will be conducted, but everything points to an adductor injury. His presence in the return leg of the Copa semifinals against Atlético is almost ruled out.
Barring a surprise, he will also miss the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Dortmund on April 9. A hard blow for Flick, who will lose one of his most disruptive players at a key moment.
Olmo's injury is a setback for Barça, who have already suffered several significant absences this season. Now, the team will have to find solutions to cover his absence in a relentless schedule.