This Thursday evening at the Parc des Princes, the French team secured their spot in the upcoming World Cup by defeating Ukraine 4-0. Initially troubled by the visitors’ defensive setup, Didier Deschamps’ team broke through after halftime. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and was named man of the match, marking his 400th career goal. Michael Olise played a crucial role in sparking the French resurgence.
Starting as a right winger, Olise faced challenges in the first half as he was closely marked by Mykhaylychenko. However, he rebounded significantly after the break. After being set up by Cherki in the box, he earned a penalty converted by Mbappé (55th minute) before delivering a standout performance. Known for his technical precise passing, he created several scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Michael Olise’s Impact
While Akliouche (69th) and Ekitike (71st) missed opportunities created by him, Olise himself found the net to extend the lead (76th). After moving into a more central role following the introduction of a Reds forward, he showcased an impressive performance with 1 goal, 1 earned penalty, 4 chances created, and an impressive 94% pass completion rate. “I had Griezmann as I have Olise today,” Didier Deschamps remarked to L’Equipe, highlighting Olise’s significant impact.
With a score of 7.5 from our analysis, Michael Olise has continued to shine, contributing 10 goals and 9 assists in 22 competitions with Bayern Munich this season. He will have another chance to solidify his position in the national team during the upcoming match against Azerbaijan this Sunday. With Olise’s current form (4 goals and 2 assists in 13 matches), France can indeed look forward to a bright summer in 2026 on American soil.
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