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Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo face differing roles for Barcelona and Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo face differing roles for Barcelona and Spain

Summary

Hansi Flick and Spain manager Luis de la Fuente have contrasting views on Barcelona midfielders Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo. Fermin leads in starts and productivity at Barcelona, having started five matches, while Olmo has started three and remains a key player for Spain during the Nations League. Fermin’s impactful performance has given him an edge in Barcelona's attacking setup, but Olmo's experience is favored for the national team. Both players will be crucial as Barcelona faces significant fixtures in October, including a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.

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•Fermin Lopez has started five matches and scored four goals for Barcelona.
•Dani Olmo has started three matches for Spain, providing three assists.
•Barcelona faces Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid later this month.
•Flick prefers Fermin for his pressing style, while De la Fuente values Olmo's experience.
•Both players provide different tactical options for Barcelona's challenges.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick and Spain coach have different plans for Barcelona midfield duo – report

What they're saying

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Every manager has their own preferences when it comes to picking their preferred XI based on what works best for their team.Hansi Flick and Spain manager Luis de la Fuente appear to have very differen...
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