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Dani Olmo: No Tension Over Lamine Yamal's Fitness

Teammate Dani Olmo clarifies the situation, stating both Barcelona and Spain are focused on Lamine Yamal's well-being.
Dani Olmo: No Tension Over Lamine Yamal's Fitness

Dani Olmo has addressed recent talk about a disagreement between his club, Barcelona, and the Spanish national team over the fitness of young star Lamine Yamal. He made it clear that everyone involved simply wants what is best for the player.

🤔 What’s the Discussion About?

The conversation started because of Lamine Yamal’s recent injury. He was called up for Spain’s World Cup qualifiers but had to undergo a medical procedure for pubic discomfort on the day he was supposed to join the national squad. This has led to some speculation about friction between his club and the national team over managing his playing time and health.

🤝 A United Goal

According to Dani Olmo, there is no tension within the team. “I don’t think we experience that much tension from within,” he explained. He emphasized that both Barcelona and the Spanish national team are working together with the player’s best interests at heart. He stated he hasn’t seen any problems from either side.

❤️ Player’s Health Comes First

Olmo highlighted that Yamal is a very important player for both his club and his country. Because of this, it’s crucial that he is 100% fit before returning to the pitch. “We need him at 100%, and if he’s not, he’s not,” Olmo said, stressing that there is no issue if Yamal needs time to recover properly.

🤫 Tuning Out the Noise

Olmo also mentioned that a big club like Barcelona often generates a lot of talk and headlines. However, he assured everyone that the team is not worried about this outside noise. “Inside, everything is completely normal,” he said, reiterating that the main focus remains on the player’s well-being.