Olmo Shines Again Taking Advantage of Pedri's Absence
Dani Olmo led Barcelona to overcome the obstacle of Slavia Prague at a time when the team was suffering from the absence of Pedri and was affected by a physically strong opponent, amid freezing weather that reached seven degrees below zero.
The Spanish player came on as a substitute for Pedri, who was injured during the match, and quickly decided the game with a stunning goal from outside the penalty area that landed in the top corner of the Czech team's net.
Olmo confirmed that he has regained momentum after a difficult start to the season, during which Firmin was preferred for the second striker position. Having scored 10 goals and assisted 10 others so far, the Andalusian player has become a crucial element in Flick's lineup, scoring two goals in Prague.
Despite his previous injury after a crucial goal against Atletico Madrid, Olmo returned to prove himself once again and significantly contributed to getting Barcelona back on track. His appearance coincided with Firmin in the final minutes of the Prague match, which helped the team unravel the complexities of the game.
With Pedri absent, Flick may rely on Olmo in midfield against Oviedo, either alongside Frenkie de Jong or without him, with the possibility of Fermín, Casado, or Bernal stepping in as a substitute for the Dutch pivot, who will not be available against Copenhagen due to suspension.
In the Spanish national team, coach Luis de la Fuente continues to rely on having Olmo or Pedri in the starting lineup, making Pedri's absence a new opportunity for Olmo to prove himself in a crucial position next month.
The Spanish player came on as a substitute for Pedri, who was injured during the match, and quickly decided the game with a stunning goal from outside the penalty area that landed in the top corner of the Czech team's net.
Olmo confirmed that he has regained momentum after a difficult start to the season, during which Firmin was preferred for the second striker position. Having scored 10 goals and assisted 10 others so far, the Andalusian player has become a crucial element in Flick's lineup, scoring two goals in Prague.
Despite his previous injury after a crucial goal against Atletico Madrid, Olmo returned to prove himself once again and significantly contributed to getting Barcelona back on track. His appearance coincided with Firmin in the final minutes of the Prague match, which helped the team unravel the complexities of the game.
With Pedri absent, Flick may rely on Olmo in midfield against Oviedo, either alongside Frenkie de Jong or without him, with the possibility of Fermín, Casado, or Bernal stepping in as a substitute for the Dutch pivot, who will not be available against Copenhagen due to suspension.
In the Spanish national team, coach Luis de la Fuente continues to rely on having Olmo or Pedri in the starting lineup, making Pedri's absence a new opportunity for Olmo to prove himself in a crucial position next month.