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Henry explains why 'people don't understand' Olise

France legend Thierry Henry has offered a fascinating insight into the unique talent of Michael Olise, claiming the winger operates on a mental plane that many struggle to comprehend. The Bayern Munich star was in inspired form during his team's 2-1 win against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, once again proving why he is considered one of Europe's elite attackers.

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Outstanding Olise lights up the Bernabeu to inspire Bayern

Bayern Munich secured a narrow lead in their Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid as goals from Luis Diaz and Harry Kane secured a 2-1 first-leg win for the Bundesliga leaders in the Spanish capital. Vincent Kompany's side were well worth their victory despite Kylian Mbappe pulling one back for the hosts, with the tie very much up for grabs heading into the return fixture.

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Gerrard names his dream Salah replacement at Liverpool

Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has identified Bayern Munich star Michael Olise as the ideal "like-for-like" successor to Mohamed Salah ahead of the Egyptian's summer departure. The 33-year-old forward recently confirmed he will end his legendary nine-year stint at Anfield, leaving the Reds’ recruitment team with a monumental task to fill the void on the right wing.

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'Best winger in the world': The rise of Michael Olise

If recent reports are to be believed, Liverpool have identified Michael Olise as the ideal replacement for the outgoing Mohamed Salah. However, wanting to sign the France forward and actually managing to do so are two very different things altogether. Bayern's bid to sign Florian Wirtz last summer may have been blown out of the water by Liverpool - but they have absolutely no intention of selling Olise to the Reds at the end of the current campaign.

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Bayern laugh off Olise exit links

Bayern Munich chiefs have laughed off mounting speculation linking star winger Michael Olise with a blockbuster move to Real Madrid or Liverpool. The Bundesliga giants remain adamant that their prized asset is going nowhere, pointing to his long-term security at the Allianz Arena as a definitive barrier to any exit.

Frequently asked questions

Kylian Mbappe prefers to play on the left wing in attack, although he has been used as a striker in recent years, first by Didier Deschamps for France, then by his ex-boss Luis Enrique at his former club PSG, and now by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.

Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.

Kylian Mbappe stands at 1.78m (5ft 11in), with his height not regarded as one of his strengths.

Kylian Mbappe weighs 75kg (165 lbs), making him one of the fastest footballers on the planet.

In 2004, Kylian Mbappe joined AS Bondy, a club from Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, where he was raised as a child. He attended trials at clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea, before eventually signing for Monaco's academy at the age of 14.

No. Kylian Mbappe is yet to become a father.

While Kylian Mbappe is known to keep his relationships away from the public eye, he is currently rumoured to be dating Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram. He is yet to get married, though.