Platini: Olisse is a true '10', speaks the same language as Mbappe
Michel Platini, in his comments to 'Legib', identified Michel Olisse as the true central creator ('10'); Kylian Mbappe immediately plays Olysse's passes, adding that the two "speak the same language". Olisse had 25 goals, 28 assists in 57 appearances for Bayern Munich last season; Won Bundesliga, German Cup. France prepares to face Paraguay in the 1/8 finals of the World Cup 2026.
Former France captain Michel Platini has heaped praise on national team midfielder Michel Olisse. 'Michael Olisse has all the attributes to be a true '10'. Now in modern football the creators are often relegated to bias; Olisse swings right at the club; Similarly Lamine Yamal also dances like that. But Thierry Deschamps understood the characteristics of his players, adjusted the plan accordingly and brought the '10' back to life,' Platini said.
"They (the teammates) sense in advance what Olisse sees and passes. Kylian Mbappé and Olisse will understand the direction of the ball immediately because they both speak the same language. This is football intelligence of the players. Oliseke also believes that his colleagues will read what he thinks. We don't often see such a connection; 'Legib' quotes Platini as saying, 'Olysée is one of the rare ones who brings it back to the stage.'
Last season, Olisse scored 25 goals and registered 28 assists in 57 matches for Bayern Munich. He won the Bundesliga and German Cup with the team and was named the club's player of the year and the German league's player of the year.
France continue to advance in the World Cup 2026 and prepare to face Paraguay in the 1/8 finals. The Olisse-Mbappe combination is expected to be a key strength for the team in this knockout stage as well.
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