Michael Olise dazzles but experts demand more from France

During the first gathering of the Zidane era, Michael Olise stole the spotlight by scoring three goals and providing two assists in four matches played by the Blues. On Monday, at the Stade de France, he came on in the 60th minute against Belgium and turned the game with a brace and an assist, sealing a 4-1 victory.

A performance that is not enough in the eyes of the pundits

Jean‑Louis Tourre, analyst on RMC, reminded that the former Crystal Palace player had disappointed during the qualifiers for the last World Cup. “We expect him to also win in truly decisive matches,” he said, emphasizing the expectation of a similar impact in major tournaments.

The journalist added that, although the Bavarian's performance was “exceptional,” he needs to see him replicate that level in World Cup decisive matches. He stressed that supporters expect Olise to be decisive when the stakes rise.

Despite unanimous praise for his hero role against the Red Devils, criticism remains. The pundits want Michael Olise to become a constant winning factor, especially in high‑pressure confrontations.

In summary, Olise's performance confirmed his potential, but expectations remain high for the French team's upcoming challenges.