Didier Deschamps praises Michael Olise's pivotal role against Senegal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
In France's World Cup opener against Senegal, Didier Deschamps highlighted Michael Olise's impact after moving him to a central position. Initially struggling on the right wing, Olise assisted Kylian Mbappé for the match's opening goal shortly after the switch. Deschamps noted Olise's ability to link play effectively between the midfield and forwards. The match saw France secure a critical win, setting the tone for their tournament campaign.
- •France plays Senegal in their World Cup opener.
- •Michael Olise shifted to a central position during the match.
- •Olise assisted Kylian Mbappé for the first goal.
- •Didier Deschamps emphasized the need to involve Olise more in play.
- •France aims to build momentum in the tournament.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Didier Deschamps on Michael Olise: “The more often he gets on the ball, the better.”
"In the wake of France’s win over Senegal in their World Cup opener, Didier Deschamps was notably asked about the match-changing switch he made in moving Michael Olise into a central position.Having ...
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