Olise, the new Griezmann?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Sunday evening, the French team qualified for the last square in the League of Nations,
By overthrowing Croatia at the Stade de France
(2-0 TAB 5-4). Standing the playmaker, Michael Olise scored the first goal of the meeting, of a sumptuous free kick from the left.

Bayern Munich winger made his best performance with the Blues, in addition to being the man of the match of this crazy evening. Some even compare it to Antoine Griezmann, who retired in September last. Didier Deschamps does not seem to be a fan of this comparison. “Antoine, with everything he has done, we cannot compare players”said the tricolor coach after the qualification of his team.

Olise-Griezmann, similarities that are obvious

However, Didier Deschamps is full of praise for the native of London. “Michael has a lot of qualitieshe underlines. He had complicated periods, but by what he does in a club where he has also progressed a lot, today (Sunday, editor's note) He was sparkling in his register. It is his merit. Sometimes it takes a little time, you always have to give confidence. He could have played the first leg, I don't know if it would have been as well and he might not have played the return. »»

And the 56 -year -old technician to conclude about olise:
“There, he put a lot of binding with the three other offensive players. On this match, I cannot remove anyone who contributed to the excellent performance of the French team. Beyond his direct free kick, his technical touch, I am happy for him. It suggests other meetings where after a match like that, he will win in confidence. ”