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Michael Olise: A Promising Addition to the French National Team
He arrived discreetly. Invited before the press for the first time, Michael Olise took his place among two other newcomers in the September training camp: Loïc Badé and Manu Koné. The Bayern Munich striker answered questions with short responses, exhibiting a hint of shyness in front of the media and displaying a still-developing command of the French language.
The London native reflected on his selection choice: “My mother comes from France, I came here as a child. I had the connection with the French team; that’s why I play for France.” When asked about his role models, Olise mentioned “Zidane” and “Titi (Henry), the coach,” referring to the coach he worked with during the Olympics and with whom he remains in contact.
“He’s a very unbalancing striker, a very good left foot. But let him settle in quietly. It’s good to give people time.”
To gain insight into Olise’s personality and his initial steps within the French team, one needed to listen to his teammates, particularly Loïc Badé: “Michael is a very good person. We lived together for two months; he’s a good guy. He’s very good at werewolf (card game), he’s a manipulator (laughs).”
Asked about his new teammate, Jules Koundé emphasized the importance of patience with the young striker: “There are people who are more extroverted than others. It’s a very welcoming group. His integration will not pose a problem. We need to give him time, but I’m not worried at all. The player? He’s a very unbalancing striker, a very good left foot. But let him settle in quietly. It’s good to give people time.”
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