BREAKING NEWS: Hansi is under pressure and emphasized the importance of a young player’s well-being, noting that although he’s in top form, he can’t play three consecutive matches.

Xavi Hernández bid farewell to FC Barcelona in 2015 in memorable fashion, captaining the team to a treble victory that included the League, Cup, and Champions League titles. At 35, he could have continued his career at the club for a few more years.

However, persistent plantar fasciitis forced him to step away. His close friend and then-coach Luis Enrique played a pivotal role in his decision, explaining that his condition would limit his playing time.

Xavi’s inability to consistently play three consecutive matches led him to seek opportunities in Qatar, where he extended his career for four more years in a less demanding league before retiring in 2019.

Dani Olmo, now a Barcelona player, finds himself in a somewhat similar predicament, albeit at a much younger age. At 26, Olmo is in his prime and has just joined Barça, but his troubling medical history is raising concerns at Camp Nou.

Like Xavi in his later years, Olmo struggles to play three consecutive games without risking injury. Coach Flick is carefully managing his workload to prevent further setbacks.

Olmo’s injury record is alarming. In the past four years, he has suffered 14 injuries, spending a total of 345 days sidelined and missing 68 matches. Since joining Barcelona, he has already missed 41 days and eight games due to various physical issues, including pubic overload and hamstring discomfort.

Last season at RB Leipzig, Olmo endured 147 days out, missing 29 games across three injuries. The previous season saw him miss 20 games over 98 days, while two seasons ago, he missed 19 games due to 100 days of injury.

Arriving at Barça with an existing injury this summer, Olmo has been restricted to sporadic appearances. Despite his excellent performances when fit, his limited availability is frustrating for the club. Barcelona is actively searching for solutions to help him stay injury-free, recognizing his potential as a key player when healthy.

As with Xavi’s situation, managing Olmo’s condition carefully is crucial to prolonging his contributions and ensuring his impact on the team’s success.