Overview
- On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, Dani Olmo told the Süddeutsche Zeitung that Hansi Flick and his coaching staff do "hervorragende Arbeit" to protect and improve the team.
- Olmo said the squad believes in Flick's football vision and described yearly tactical tweaks as the coach adapts the team to opponents who have grown more familiar with Barcelona's play.
- He compared Flick to Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, calling both motivating and very approachable and noting that shared language can make de la Fuente seem even closer to players.
- Olmo renewed a public pledge to push for the UEFA Champions League this season and named Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Real Madrid as Barcelona's main rivals.
- Olmo's comments carry extra weight because he has spent two seasons under Flick at Barcelona and is a World Cup winner, and the endorsement could help calm supporters and reinforce a united message before Barcelona's European fixtures.