On July 8, Spanish national team player Olmo spoke about their upcoming semifinal opponent, France. He stated that while France’s performance so far hasn’t been convincing, they still reached the semifinals through their own strength. He emphasized that in the semifinal, France’s threats go beyond just Mbappe.
In the European Championship semifinals, Spain will face off against France. Compared to Spain’s unwavering confidence, France’s journey to the semifinals has been rocky. However, Olmo did not underestimate France: “Even though France’s path to the semifinals wasn’t convincing, they are still a very good team. Reaching the semifinals is undoubtedly due to their strength. We have to pay attention to their players’ skills and characteristics. Overall, though, Spain should focus on ourselves. We’ve performed very well before, and we need to keep going and move forward.”
Olmo said that France is not just about Mbappe: “Mbappe is an exceptional player, and we have to be extra careful. But besides him, they have other outstanding players like Dembele, Griezmann, and Kante, all of whom possess remarkable abilities. We will prepare thoroughly for the game.”
Olmo concluded his assessment of France: “France’s way to the semifinals was not convincing, but they still got there on their own merit. France has been through tough battles, including extra time and penalty shootouts. I’ve played against them before, so I know their strength and characteristics. This semifinal is bound to be a great encounter.”
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