Barça under Hansi Flick is steadily regaining its best form game by game, although the situation in La Liga has caused significant concern among the club's higher-ups. The Catalan team has gone from being the undisputed leader of the Spanish competition to occupying third place in the standings and being seven points behind Real Madrid, the current leader. In this regard, the latest results haven't only had consequences in the championship, but also in the FC Barcelona locker room.
Evidently, managing the team in moments of tension is one of the most important challenges for the current coaching staff. Beyond the fact that Hansi Flick is in favor of making certain adjustments in the first team to have reliable substitutes, there are players who want more prominence. There is one star in particular who has shown his frustration over the lack of prominence in key moments of the season.
Changes in the Line-up
One of the key figures in these recent tensions in the locker room is Dani Olmo, who hasn't hidden his frustration after returning to the Catalan bench. The midfielder didn't start in the last league match against Getafe (1-1), which resulted in a loss of valuable points for Barça in the fight for La Liga. Additionally, it is worth noting that Dani Olmo was also not a starter in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid, which was a crucial match for FC Barcelona.
In this regard, Dani Olmo has made it clear that he is not willing to accept a secondary role, and especially not after arriving as a star signing in the summer. The Spaniard has been surprised by his absence in the starting line-up given the level he has shown since joining the Catalan ranks.
The Main Obstacle
According to the latest information circulating around Barça, Dani Olmo has had a direct conversation with Flick in which he made it clear that he doesn't want to be a substitute. In fact, the attacking midfielder reportedly stated that his quality and experience support his case to be a key piece in the German coach's scheme, as mentioned by "El Nacional." Hansi Flick considers that there is another Catalan player who is ahead of Dani Olmo in his scheme.
Olmo's main obstacle would be Gavi, who has established himself as an undisputed starter in the midfield. The young Catalan footballer has earned Flick's trust after being absent for a long time due to injury, and this has reduced Olmo's minutes in important matches. Dani Olmo doesn't question Gavi's talent, but it is true that there is direct competition for that midfield spot in the Catalan team.