France national team coach Deschamps plans to arrange Olise in the No. 10 position in the upcoming World Cup to fill the attacking core vacancy left after Griezmann's departure
Olise has performed well for Bayern Munich this season, scoring 15 goals and contributing 23 assists in 38 games so far. His left-footed shooting style, cutting inside from the right, is reminiscent of former Bayern legend Arjen Robben. Now, this trick has become Olise's signature move. In the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 match against Atalanta, he scored two goals and provided one assist, helping Bayern to a 6-1 victory.
Since joining Bayern from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2024, Olise has been shining - no winger has yet surpassed his 38 direct goal involvements. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany praised Olise for having a "like Kevin De Bruyne-like mentality" and emphasized that his dedication to detail is the key to his success.
European football expert Julien Laurens pointed out that Olise has grown a lot in the process of leaving London and adapting to a new culture, "He is a late bloomer. His path from Reading to Crystal Palace was not the smooth path of a traditional top player. Kompany's tactical system is very suitable for him, allowing him to fully exert his creativity at Bayern."
In his first season in Germany, Olise scored 17 goals and contributed 21 assists in all competitions. This season, he has scored 15 goals and assisted 23 times so far, making him one of the most productive attacking players in Europe. Since joining Bayern, only Europe's top shooters can match Olise's comprehensive data.
The media said that among players in the same position, he is currently leading the way, with a cumulative 44 assists in all competitions since last season, 7 more than any other player in Europe's top five leagues, and only Bruno Fernandes has created more chances.
Olise's goals and assists mostly come from cutting inside from the right, and his left-footed curlers and dribbling ability are reminiscent of Robben. The Bayern account previously commented: "Olise's style is too familiar."
Regarding the World Cup, the French team has Mbappe, Dembele, Cherki, Doue and Barkola and other attackers in the squad, so whether Olise can secure a starting position has attracted much attention.
French journalist Julien Laurens said: "Deschamps intends to have Olise play in the No. 10 position in the World Cup. This position is vacant after Griezmann's retirement. I have reservations about this arrangement. In my opinion, why move him from the position where he feels comfortable and performs stably? He is one of the top players in the world there, with a clear rhythm and judgment of the game. But I believe Olise will perform well as the No. 10 in the World Cup, I just question why he has to be changed."