Overview
- The Spanish federation said Olmo has a left‑leg muscle injury and will miss the World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria after a brief 15‑minute training attempt.
- He will return to Barcelona for tests, with reports citing a possible minor muscle tear and an estimated two to four weeks on the sidelines.
- That timetable would likely rule him out of Girona and Olympiacos and puts his Oct. 26 trip to Real Madrid in doubt pending scan results.
- Barcelona have expressed frustration with Spain’s handling after sending a fatigue warning, and some at the club also question why Olmo trained despite discomfort.
- With creative options limited, local reports say Hansi Flick could turn to teenager Dro Fernández or deploy Raphinha in a central role during Olmo’s absence.