Barca's Olmo out for month after shoulder dislocation

AFP , Wednesday 3 Dec 2025

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo faces a month on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder, the club said Wednesday.

Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #20 Daniel Olmo injured after scoring leaves the pitch during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on December 2, 2025. AFP

"Olmo suffered a dislocation in his left shoulder during yesterday's match against Atletico Madrid," said Barca in a statement.

"Following the tests carried out, a conservative treatment has been chosen. The approximate recovery time is one month."

Spain international Olmo suffered the injury falling as he scored in the 3-1 La Liga win over Atletico on Tuesday which took Barca four points clear at the top of the table.

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The first team player Dani Olmo suffered a dislocated left shoulder in the game on Tuesday against Atlético Madrid.

After tests, it has been decided to follow a conservative course of treatment.

Recovery time is approximately one month. pic.twitter.com/xA30OM7RG5
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 3, 2025

The 27-year-old has suffered various injury problems since joining the Catalan giants in 2024 from RB Leipzig.

Olmo joins Fermin Lopez, Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen on the sidelines, ahead of a key Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt next week.

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