Dani Olmo 'proud' of Barça's season: "I came to win titles and we have two out of four"

Dani Olmo was the FC Barcelona player in charge of appearing at the press conference prior to the return match against Inter Milan, corresponding to the semi-final tie of the UEFA Champions League. The player from Egara addressed various topics about the club's current situation and his excellent form.

The winning mentality of FC Barcelona

The Terrassa native began his speech highlighting the options that Barcelona has to win the treble this season and how the team is aligned to achieve it. "I imagined fighting for all the titles, it's a thought I had that we could do it. In Barcelona we had a team for it. It's my first year with Hansi and the mentality is to go all in. The change has gone very well. We are going all out with this idea and everything is going well," he warned.

The former RB Leipzig player made a brief analysis of his first year as a 'culé' and the good feelings he has experienced. "I'm happy. I came to win and we have two out of four. We still have two titles left. There have been situations that you don't have a good time, like injuries, which break the continuity. I am motivated and one hundred percent to help the team," he analyzed.

"I'm happy. I came to win and we have two out of four. We still have two titles left"

Physical preparation for the match against Inter

Regarding the physical condition of the team, Dani Olmo was also optimistic. "We are recovered. Good. It is an important factor with such late matches and every three or four days. Rest is an important factor within the team. I see the team well prepared, one hundred percent energy and motivation," he said.

"I see the team well prepared, one hundred percent energy and motivation"

The excitement of reaching the semi-finals after six years of waiting

Regarding the feelings of Barcelona upon reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League after six years, the '20' expressed: "For me it is a very big opportunity, I was able to play the semi-finals against PSG in Lisbon in 2020, now I have another opportunity. We can make history with this club and it is a motivation to do so."

"We can make history with this club and it is a motivation to do so"

Lamine Yamal: The great star of the moment

Regarding the young talent Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo did not skimp on praise. "We see his situation normally, we know how important he is, it doesn't surprise me. I have seen him play this type of matches in the European Championship or this year. He is fine, calm and showing why he is the best," he said.

The talented attacking midfielder also referred to the statements of the coach of Inter Milan, Simone Inzaghi, who announced that they plan to apply a double marking on Lamine Yamal. Olmo is clear: "It means that there will be a free player. Lamine has shown that he knows how to play against one, two or three. We will be there to help him and look for the free player," he emphasized.

"Lamine has shown that he knows how to play against one, two or three. We will be there to help him and look for the free player"

The importance of La Masía in Barça's success

At another moment, the player from Egara praised the work of Barcelona's youth academy. "It is something that speaks very well of the best youth academy in the world. We have many trained players, with two tournaments already won and what remains. We all know each other. Eric, Gavi, Fermín... playing with the first team is an advantage, a plus," he pointed out.

The youth of the team and the relaxation of young talents

The Terrassa native also mentioned the youth of the team and how the younger players face matches without pressure. "I could give you a headline, but... (smiles) It's like a party, they take pressure off the matter, they shouldn't give it as much importance as they should. The veterans are already guiding them. The group is made up of great people and we all want to win," he revealed.

"It's like a party, they take pressure off the matter, they shouldn't give it as much importance as they should. The veterans are already guiding them"

About his arrival at Barça and the controversy surrounding his registration, Dani Olmo highlighted: "It has been worth coming to Barça, I have never regretted it. I had 100 percent confidence from the club. It was an administrative issue with me and Pau Víctor. Now we are very happy to be here."

"It has been worth coming to Barça, I have never regretted it. I had 100 percent confidence from the club"

Confidence in Hansi Flick and his project

Finally, Olmo dedicated a few words to the coach of Barcelona, Hansi Flick. "He is very close to us, he has a very clear message, with a very concrete idea of the game. We are achieving it. Everything has gone very well and there is no need to change anything. We have full confidence in him and all his staff," he concluded.

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