Despite the deals concluded by Barcelona this summer, Danny Olmo remains the most important player in Hans Felk’s plans for the new season, after the German coach failed to find an alternative able to compensate for his pivotal role in the middle of the field.
Why do you stick to Olemo?
Olmo was the only reinforcement of Barcelona last summer, coming from Leipzig, and despite his repeated injuries and registration problems in La Liga, his imprint was clear. He participated in 39 games, during which he scored 12 goals and made 7 decisive passes, but the minutes of his game did not exceed the barrier of 2000, which reflects his repeated absence.
How do you deal with his absence?
In the absence of Olmo, Felk tried several names to no avail. Firmin began mainly against Mallorca, but he came out between the two halves, Javi played for several minutes on the axis, while Ravenia appeared behind the attackers in front of Levante, but he found his comfort except by returning to the wing. These attempts confirmed that the appropriate alternative is still absent.
Olmo’s performance and impact on Barcelona style
Despite his participation as a substitute in the first two rounds of the Spanish league, Olmo’s effect was evident in giving the team offensive flexibility, as it can accurately implement Felk’s instructions in the central center center, which is missing by the rest of the players.
Is Felk fear the risk of fully dependent on him?
The German coach is dealing with great caution with the Spanish national team after his complaint of minor muscle inches during the preparation period. So it is preferable to pay it gradually in order to reassure his efforts, for fear of losing in more sensitive stages than the season.
What distinguishes Olmo from the rest of the Barcelona players?
Felk believes that the presence of Danny Olmo gives Barcelona an offensive positive that no other player can repeat, which makes him the first option without a midfield, whatever the abundance of players in other centers.
