“It will be tough, like the first leg.” The statement of Dani Olmo leaves no escape from the tranquility of a safe place in the next round in the Nations League, because the Spain tomorrow against Denmark he won’t have to settle. Coach De la Fuente also sent the message loud and clear to the press and his players.
In the meantime, the Barcelona attacking midfielder, who spoke at a press conference today alongside the coach Red Furiesyou enjoy the five years spent in the national team: “There are many positive things, from the goal against Malta, to the debut, to what we experienced at the European Championship. Many. The objective is to continue, and the next step is tomorrow. I feel good with the national team inside and outside the field. I am already the second most capped player in this squad, in a team whose unity is the strength of the group. Motivate me for the national team? There is no need for any other motivation than to wear this shirt. My ambition it’s always the same, whether it’s a friendly match or not.”
On the thorny question of this season’s crazy calendar: “It is a topic that needs to be reconsidered. It’s a bit excessive to have so many games, but what’s missing is rest. The body has its limits. Too many injuries? We talk to each other, but what we have to do is prepare for everything. Now you can reach 80 games. I think we all think the same way, but at the moment this is how it is.”
About the moment he’s living in blaugrana after returning from muscle injury: “I knew what I could give. Maybe some were surprised because they knew me less, but I was sure that I would do well.” Tomorrow at the Parken Stadium he will meet an old friendly face, from his days in the Bundesliga, this time in the crossroads between national teams : “Poulsen? He has been a great friend since Leipzig. It helped me a lot. I hope he continues to do well, especially tomorrow.”
A comment on Rodri and the Ballon d’Or: “Absolutely deserved. As could Carvajal. And his speech was excellent. Spanish football won that day.” Finally on closing the circle in the Nations League at home against Switzerland: “Tomorrow is important because the objective is to finish first. It is always better to play the second leg at home. But the objective is to win, whether the second leg is at home or not.”