"Playing with him is like playing with 10 players", "Hiding from the ball" - Barcelona fans slam star despite their 3-1 win against Oviedo

Barcelona fans online were left disappointed with Dani Olmo's performance despite their 3-1 win over Real Oviedo in LaLiga on September 25. Olmo was not among the best players on the pitch despite being a starter.

In 90 minutes of gameplay, Dani Olmo registered no goals, assists or shots on target. He lost possession 15 times and delivered only one key pass. He also had two shots off target, recording a 6.5 SofaScore rating. Barcelona were trailing 1-0 at halftime, but things turned for them with Eric Garcia (56'), Robert Lewandowski (70'), and Ronald Araujo (88') finding the back of the net to complete the comeback.

Fans took to X to react to Dani Olmo's performance, with many criticizing his wasteful play. Some pointed out he is unpredictable, while others raised concerns about his position. One X user wrote:

"Playing with Olmo is like playing with 10 players."

The Great König

@excellente_6

Playing with Olmo is like playing with 10 players.

Fans further shared their thoughts on Dani Olmo's performance:

Brian

@Bri_an2

It's hard being a fan of Dani Olmo He does good one game and then stinks up the pitch the next. One of the worst performances I've ever seen

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@thatboydivine

@abrabor_ I don't even know what he is. It's like he's hiding from the ball

jäff

@abrabor_

Olmo is not an attacking midfielder and he’s definitely not a Cm, he’s a fool.

Culers continued to share their thoughts on the match:

Boomerang🪃

@Rmcfmjay

@TheHateCentral They compared him to Bellingham😭

Javalord.Noya base.eth

@Javalord1

@TheHateCentral Olmo is talented, but nights like this prove he’s more flair than end product. If Barça really see him as a cornerstone signing, they’re setting themselves up for disappointment.

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick opens up on Joan Garcia's blunder in 3-1 win over Real Oviedo

Joan Garcia vs Real Oviedo - LaLiga EA Sports - Source: Getty

Barcelona conceded in the first half due to a major blunder by goalkeeper Joan Garcia. In the 33rd minute, Garcia was off the line and handed the goal to Real Oviedo after a poorly delivered pass. Alberto Reina swiftly moved forward and found the back of the net with Garcia unavailable to guard the goal.

Speaking in the post-match press conference (h/t Barca Universal), Barcelona boss Hansi Flick backed Joan Garcia despite his mistake. Despite the blunder, the Catalans managed to orchestrate a comeback in the second half. Flick said:

"This is the style we want him to play with. It might happen. In the end, he is a fantastic goalkeeper, and in the end, he protects and defends our last line of defense. He is the pillar of our backline, and he usually does that very well. One mistake and they capitalized on it, but that's football. We came back and won here, and that's the most important thing."

The Catalans will next face Real Sociedad in the league this Sunday, before gearing up for a big UEFA Champions League league phase clash against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on October 1. Hansi Flick will hope to have some of his injured players back before the PSG game, including Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde.