As Spain head towards the Europa League final against England, international footballer Olmo was interviewed by Radio Sel, delving into a number of topics such as the current state of the team, analysis of opponents, individual positions and future plans.
Talking about captain Morata, Olmo gave high praise. He called Morata the model and pillar of the team, not only because of his contribution in the attacking end, but also because of his selfless running on the field and helping his teammates. Olmo is convinced that if Morata can score again in the final, all the doubts will disappear. He also said that he would be very happy if Morata chose to remain in the national team, but the final decision is in Morata's own hands.
Facing Bellingham, the star player in the England team, Olmo showed full confidence. He believes that despite Bellingham's attention, the game of soccer ultimately comes down to the feet. He said he is not afraid of any opponent and will do his best to meet the challenge of the final.
Regarding the characteristics of the English team, Olmo pointed out that they are good at scoring goals in the final stages of the game, which requires that the Spanish team must remain 100% focused and not let up. He emphasized that in order to win this match, it is necessary to face and defeat the strongest opponent.
Speaking about his chance to play due to Pedrie's injury, Olmo said he was mentally prepared. He regrets Pedri's absence, but also recognizes that Pedri provides important support to the team behind the scenes. Olmo feels most comfortable in the attacking midfield position, which is where he hopes to continue his development.
Regarding his future plans, Olmo said that he is currently focusing on the Europa League and is not worried about matters such as transfers. His contractual situation with Leipzig is clear and unambiguous, and if another team wants to sign him, they will have to follow the terms of their contract. He is more interested in continuing to win matches and bring honor to the team and the fans.
Olmo also spoke about the young talent in the national team, Yamal. He said that Yamal's goals are not surprising as everyone has witnessed his prowess every day in training. He believes that Yamal deserves every goal and praise.
In terms of team management, Olmo emphasized that the team must be able to withstand pain and pressure in order to win the game. Referring to the match against France, he said that the team is ready to deal with all the difficulties and believes that it can turn the situation around.
Finally, when asked about the possibility of winning the Europa League Player of the Year award, Olmo kept a humble attitude. He believes that there are many good players in the team who have a chance to win the honor, including Fabian, Rodri and Yamal. He is more interested in the team's ability to win the trophy and said that he will do his best to contribute to the team.
