Scorer, passer and more generally author of a big match against Croatia (2-0, 5 TAB 4) in the quarterfinals of the League of Nations, in a role of playmaker close to that which Antoine Griezmann could occupy, Michael Olise delighted on Sunday evening at the Stade de France. Present at a press conference after the qualification of the Blues for the Final Four, Didier Deschamps logically praised his player, however refusing to compare him to the Atlético de Madrid player. “Antoine, with everything he has done, we cannot compare players”first launched the French coach.
And add: “Michael has a lot of qualities. He had complicated periods but by what he does in a club where he 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. There he put a lot of binding with the other three 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 gain confidence. He was perhaps a little more shy, on the reserve. He relaxed by what he did with Bayern Munich club ”.
