Didier Deschamps praises Michael Olise's pivotal role against Senegal

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.

• 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Didier Deschamps on Michael Olise: “The more often he gets on the ball, the better.”