Barcelona know that a win in their league match against Benfica on Tuesday would secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League. However, their chances of success in Lisbon have been damaged by another injury problem for Dani Olmo.
On Sunday, the Catalan giants confirmed that the midfielder has suffered a calf strain, meaning he will be unavailable for the trip to Portugal in midweek. It is also noted that his recovery period is not yet known, so there is a chance that he will miss more matches.
Barcelona were delighted that they had been given a precautionary measure to register Olmo, but with this could be withdrawn at any time, the last thing they needed was for him to suffer his second injury in four months.
Olmo would have had a good chance to start against Benfica, but now it gives another Barcelona player the chance to stake his claim in a crucial Champions League match.
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