Dani Olmo joins Barcelona's injury list ahead of Real Madrid clash

FC Barcelona suffered an injury setback ahead of Sunday's crucial La Liga clash at home to Real Madrid, with Dani Olmo sustaining a groin injury on Tuesday night, reported Xinhua.

The 27-year-old midfielder limped off in the first half of Tuesday's 4-2 defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona's first loss of the season, and was replaced by Fermin Lopez.

Although Barcelona's medical staff has yet to complete a full assessment, early indications suggest Olmo has injured his left adductor muscle.

The injury rules him out of Sunday's clash with Real Madrid, a match in which Barcelona could extend its lead over its title rival to nine points. Olmo could be sidelined for up to a month, potentially missing further La Liga matches against Alaves and Atletico Madrid, as well as the Champions League game against Aston Villa.

He is also a doubt for Spain's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and England on Nov. 12 and 15, respectively.

Barcelona will also be without injured defenders Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen for Sunday's game, while Jules Kounde remains a doubt with an ankle injury.