Olmo Makes a Difference in Barcelona and Strengthens the Team’s Offensive Power
According to the Spanish newspaper ‘Sport’, Barcelona strongly bet on signing Dani Olmo from Leipzig, and the player proved in his second season with the Blaugrana that he is a successful signing, having played a pivotal role in the team’s positive progress in the three tournaments. With Pedri’s absence, Olmo adhered to coach Hans Flick’s instructions and played in a position closer to the midfield instead of explicit attacking roles, without affecting his offensive numbers.
Olmo scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists in the last 13 matches, with a goal contribution every 75 minutes, reflecting his consistency and ability to make a difference. He also excelled in the playmaker role by providing 4 assists in the last 5 matches, including a complex assist that paved the way for Robert Lewandowski’s goal against Mallorca amid heavy defensive congestion.
Away from the spotlight, Dani Olmo continued his offensive production, reaching 7 goals and 6 assists this season, which is the same number of assists he achieved throughout last season. He also stood out in tough moments, whether in La Liga or the UEFA Champions League.
During the match against Mallorca, Olmo delivered a comprehensive performance, having created two goals, provided 4 key passes, completed 9 passes in the final third of the field, in addition to 7 ball recoveries, confirming his tactical and technical importance to the team.
The player was forced to exert great defensive effort to support the holding midfielders, whether it was Casado, Frenkie de Jong, or Bernal, during Pedri’s absence, and is expected to return to the playmaker position once the latter recovers. Olmo’s tactical value is highlighted in his ability to adapt to several attacking roles, a factor that tipped the scales in his favor within Barcelona compared to other options.
