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Pedri reveals EURO banter with Dani Olmo: “We knew we could play together”

Pedri reveals EURO banter with Dani Olmo: “We knew we could play together”

Barcelona midfielder Pedri recently shared his thoughts on the speculation surrounding his ability to play alongside Dani Olmo during the EURO. 

There were widespread opinions suggesting that the two couldn’t function effectively on the pitch together, with many questioning who would take the starting role. 

However, Pedri revealed that these doubts only served as a source of amusement for him and Olmo.

According to Pedri, instead of letting the opinions create tension between them, they laughed off the idea that they couldn’t play together. The pair joked about the situation, humorously agreeing with the critics by saying, 

“At the EURO, Dani Olmo and I laughed because we heard opinions that we couldn’t play together, that who was going to be a starter. 

We knew we could and, besides, we get along very well and we understand each other on the pitch.”

Pedri didn’t let critics affect him

The Barcelona midfielder emphasised that both he and Olmo were confident in their ability to play together from the start. They shared a mutual understanding and respect for each other’s skills, which translated seamlessly onto the pitch. 

Pedri and Dani Olmo have fit in seamlessly together. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Their chemistry wasn’t just about individual talent but about how well they complemented each other’s playing style. 

Despite the outside noise and attempts to pit them against each other, Pedri and Olmo maintained a strong bond both on and off the field.

Reflecting on the situation, Pedri noted that their friendship and understanding only grew stronger after the summer. When they finally got together, it was clear that their connection on the field was as good as ever. 

“They said that Dani Olmo and I couldn’t play together. If they tried to confront us, they didn’t succeed because we joked about it, saying ‘no, we can’t play together. I’m…


Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/pedri-reveals-euro-banter-with-dani-olmo-we-knew-we-could-play-together/

Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar

Publish date : 2024-09-04 05:30:00

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