Kylian Mbappé was full of praise for France teammate Michael Olise after their 3-0 win over Iraq on Monday. Mbappé scored two goals, one of which came from an Olise assist.
What happened?
The two players connected well during the game, with Olise playing a key role in setting up Mbappé's goals. This was their second game together, and they have already shown a strong understanding on the pitch.
Mbappé has four goals in two games, with Olise getting three assists. Their partnership has been impressive, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the rest of the tournament.
Why it matters for Kylian Mbappé
The rumors of Real Madrid's interest in Olise have been circulating, and Mbappé's praise for his teammate has added fuel to the speculation. If Olise were to join Real Madrid, it could be a significant move for the club, and Mbappé's comments suggest that he would be happy to play with Olise at the Bernabéu.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez had hinted at a potential bid for a new "Galáctico" during his re-election campaign, and Olise was rumored to be the target. However, the club has since denied any interest in the player.
What comes next?
The transfer rumors will likely continue, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Mbappé's comments have kept the speculation alive, and it remains to be seen whether Olise will join Real Madrid in the future.
For now, Mbappé and Olise will focus on the tournament, where they will look to continue their impressive form and help France go deep into the competition. Their partnership has been one of the highlights of the tournament so far, and fans will be eager to see more of them in action.
The comfortable win over Iraq follows an opening 3-1 win over Senegal, where the two players also connected well. Olise played a pass to set up Mbappé for the game's first goal, and they have been inseparable on the pitch since then.
Their understanding on the pitch is impressive, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the rest of the tournament. With Mbappé's pace and Olise's vision, they could be a deadly combination for any team to face.
The rumors of Real Madrid's interest in Olise will continue to circulate, but for now, the focus is on the tournament. Mbappé and Olise will look to continue their impressive form and help France go deep into the competition.