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Olmo Injury May Open Door for Israeli Player Player at Barcelona

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Hebrew · 2 newsrooms covering

Israeli player the player is being considered as a potential replacement for the injured Dani Olmo at Barcelona. Olmo, a key midfielder, will miss about four weeks with a muscle tear, creating an opportunity for the player. The Barcelona-focused outlet 'barca universal' noted the player's quality and playmaking abilities as reasons he could step up.

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  • Israeli player the player is being considered for Barcelona's first team after Dani Olmo's injury.
  • Dani Olmo, a key Barcelona midfielder, is out for approximately four weeks with a muscle tear.
  • Other potential replacements for Olmo include Fermin Lopez, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Pedri.
  • Abrahim Tonkara from Barcelona Atlètic is also being considered as a midfield option.
  • The player impressed during preseason and is noted for his quality and playmaking skills.

Barcelona's midfield options are being re-evaluated following an injury to key player Dani Olmo, potentially creating an opportunity for Israeli player the player. Olmo suffered a muscle tear during Barcelona's 4-2 Champions League loss to PSG and is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks. This absence has prompted discussions on who will fill his role in coach Xavi's lineup.

Initially, Fermin Lopez, who competed with Olmo for a starting spot, was considered the most likely replacement. Gavi has also been mentioned as a possibility, having been deployed in various midfield positions by Xavi. Frenkie de Jong might be moved to a more advanced role, though he prefers playing deeper to control the game. Another option discussed involves shifting Pedri to an attacking position and pairing de Jong with Rodri in defensive midfield.

Beyond the first team, Barcelona's reserve squad, Barcelona Atlètic, is also being scouted for potential solutions. Abrahim Tonkara has been identified from the B team, described as a dynamic and physical player who excels at making runs into space and joining the attack. His focus is on forward movement and exploiting open areas.

The player has also emerged as a potential candidate. According to the Barcelona-focused outlet 'barca universal', the player left a positive impression during preseason. While primarily a central midfielder, he is capable of playing further forward. The outlet highlighted his quality, excellent one-on-one skills, and proficiency in building play as key attributes that could see him get a chance due to Olmo's injury.

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