Dani Olmo Included in Barcelona’s Supercopa Squad Despite Registration Issues

Barcelona has included Euro 2024 winner Dani Olmo in their squad for the upcoming Supercopa match in Saudi Arabia, despite the player’s current ineligibility due to a registration issue. Olmo, along with teammate Pau Victor, was forced to miss Barcelona’s Copa del Rey victory over Barbastro after both players found themselves without the necessary paperwork to feature for the team. This debacle has raised questions over the duo’s participation, but Barcelona remains hopeful of resolving the issue before the Supercopa clash.

In addition to Olmo, Pau Victor, who is in a similar situation, has also been named in the traveling squad. Both players were expected to contribute to Hansi Flick’s plans but are currently sidelined pending the resolution of their registration issues. Despite not being able to play in the Copa del Rey, Barcelona is optimistic that they can overcome the administrative hurdle in time for the upcoming Supercopa match.

Barça plans to take an appeal against La Liga’s ruling on the matter to court, hoping to receive clearance for Olmo and Victor to play. A positive outcome from the appeal could see the two players available for selection once more. However, whether this can be resolved in time for Barcelona’s Supercopa clash against Athletic Club on Wednesday remains uncertain.

Another key player in Barcelona’s Supercopa plans is 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, who has been included in the squad despite not playing since injuring himself during a match against Leganes on December 15. Yamal is a major part of Barcelona’s future and will be hoping to recover in time to contribute to the team’s success in the tournament.

While Barcelona’s squad is still facing several challenges, including injuries to Andreas Christensen, Hector Fort, and Ferran Torres, the team is determined to make a strong showing in Saudi Arabia. Marc Bernal, who is recovering from knee ligament damage, has also asked to be involved in the traveling squad as part of his ongoing rehabilitation.

With these key players on the squad list, Barcelona hopes to overcome the administrative issues and move forward in their pursuit of the Supercopa title. Their ability to resolve these registration problems quickly will be crucial to their chances of success in this prestigious competition.