Gamper 2025: the possible absence that may affect FC Barcelona against Como

FC Barcelona could face Como 1907 in the Joan Gamper Trophy 2025 with an unexpected absence. Beyond the already known absences due to injury of Marc-André ter Stegen (operated on for lumbar problems) and Robert Lewandowski (discomfort in the biceps femoris of the left leg), the traditional summer commitment in honor of the founder and key figure in the history of the culé institution could be joined by the absence of another of the talents of the squad led by Hansi Flick.

In the recent work session held at the Joan Gamper Sports City, the attacking midfielder Dani Olmo did not participate regularly. The reason? A muscle overload that led the player from Egara to do differentiated work in the run-up to the clash against the Larianos at the Johan Cruyff.

Uncertainty about Dani Olmo's participation against Como

For now, it is unknown if Dani Olmo, who played 135 minutes in the Barça tour of Asia (45 against Vissel Kobe, 45 against FC Seoul and 45 against Daegu), where he also provided two assists, will be able to have minutes in the match against the Italian team. His presence will depend on the sensations he experiences in the training scheduled for this Saturday.

If his absence is confirmed, it would be the second consecutive Joan Gamper Trophy that the Catalan would miss as a player of FC Barcelona. In the 2024/25 edition, although he was officially presented and addressed the public at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys before the match against the Monegasques, he did not get to play in the Blaugrana defeat by 0-3.

Hansi Flick's options to replace the player from Egara

If Hansi Flick cannot count on Dani Olmo, the attacking midfielder position could fall to Fermín López, who starts as the favorite to assume that role. Another alternative would be Gavi, who although he usually plays further back in the midfield area, also has the ability to perform in that offensive position.

The inclusion of 'Dro' Fernández is also not ruled out, who left very good feelings in that position during the Asian tour and is still among the candidates to gain prominence in the first team. To the point that he is still under the orders of the German coach in the preseason work.

Barcelona training without setbacks before the Gamper

In another order of ideas, and fortunately for Hansi Flick, the session this Friday took place with total normality. It was a day of physical work and with the ball in which all the available Blaugrana players participated, including the definitive return of Ferran Torres. It should be remembered that the Valencian player missed one of the two practices held last Thursday, motivated by the accumulated fatigue of the Asian tour.