The probable absence of Dani Olmo, at the heart of an imbroglio between FC Barcelona and La Liga, for the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup would suit Athletic Club, said this Tuesday the coach of the Basque club, Ernesto Valverde.
“Olmo is an extraordinary player and if he doesn’t play tomorrow (Wednesday), for us, what do you want me to say to you? I’m sorry for the situation he’s in (…) but if he doesn’t Don’t play against us, it suits us.”declared the Basque coach at a press conference on the eve of the semi-final.
The FC Barcelonain financial difficulties and subject to spending restrictions, recruited Elm last summer as a medical joker to digitally replace the Danish defender Andreas Christenseninjured during the first half of the season.
The 26-year-old playmaker’s contract runs until December 31. Arguing for the return of Christensenthe Spanish League refused to extend his registration in the squad of the Catalan club. The Spanish player, however, appears in the group of Blaugranas left for Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), which hosts the Spanish Super Cup.
The management of Barça appealed to the Superior Sports Council, but, as it stands, Elm will not be able to play againstAthletic Club Wednesday (8:00 p.m.). The second semi-final will pit the Spanish champion, the Real Madridin Majorca.
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