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French Team: the Incredible Statistics of Michael Olise
The 24-year-old scored four goals in four Nations League games as France’s attack gained depth amid injuries and poor form.
On Monday in Saint-Denis near Paris, Michael Olise replaced Ousmane Dembele on the hour and delivered a stunning performance, scoring two goals and providing one assist in France's victory over Belgium.
With Kylian Mbappe injured and Dembele out of form, Olise emerged as France's most dangerous player during recent Nations League games, scoring four goals in four matches.
Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki joined Olise to dazzle with precision, as Doue scored France's equalizer and the trio combined for a sublime fourth goal with speed and passing accuracy.
Coach Zinedine Zidane was left awestruck by the performance, while former standout midfielder Alain Giresse compared the group to the 1980s 'Golden Quartet' that included three-time Ballon d'Or winner Michel Platini.
"What he's doing is just exceptional," Zidane said of Olise, whose recent Nations League form cements his status as a central figure in France's attacking lineup going forward.