Following [their morale-boosting win against Atletico Madrid](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/fermin-9-0-pedri-8-5-atletico-madrid-1-2-fc-barcelona-player-ratings/) at the Metropolitano, FC Barcelona are not set to return to action for around two weeks, as the November international break has started. The Catalans will take to the field again on 22nd November, when they will be playing another difficult game, against Villarreal, at the Spotify Camp Nou.
The last few international breaks have not really been easy for the Blaugranes, as they saw several of their important players pick up injuries while playing for their national teams. Thus, this international break will once again be a significant cause for concern for Hansi Flick.
On the other hand, the German coach will also have some good news awaiting him by the time the international break is over. As [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20261110/1004249228/dani-olmo-podra-villarreal.html) has reported, the midfielder Dani Olmo will be ready to return to action for the game against Villarreal, as his progress in recovery in recent days has been very good.
In fact, his recovery is going so well that the coaching staff believes that he could have played a match if one had been scheduled several days before 22 November. However, the international break allows the Spaniard to have some extra time to continue working on his fitness and return to his best shape for his team’s next league game.
The 28-year-old midfielder has been out of action since 20 October, when he suffered a left adductor injury during the UEFA Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain. Thus, he was unable to play in the last four games, against Real Madrid, Alaves, Aston Villa, and Atletico Madrid.
In his absence, Hansi Flick has relied on Fermin Lopez to play as the attacking midfielder, and Fermin has taken full advantage of this situation. He scored a brace that was crucial for Barcelona to turn the match around and get a win against Atletico Madrid.