Henry hails Olise as a genius and stresses his elusive talent

On Google it can be read in two minutes that it is not difficult to love Michael Olise, an opinion that Thierry Henry shares in the Kampo podcast. Henry praises Olise as a genius and quotes: “Geniuses you should at some point stop trying to understand.” While Henry took Olise to the Olympic Games in Paris two years ago, Gareth Southgate, then England manager, showed that he also wanted the winger for the European Championship.

Olise, however, refused Southgate's offer and chose his own plans. Henry says that Olise called him every day because he wanted to go to the Olympic Games, and that his desire to play for France was extraordinary. According to Henry, Olise has been a fan of Les Bleus since childhood. Henry added: ‘He convinced himself.’

Henry points to Bayern Munich's interest and warns that a player of Olise's caliber can bring risks to his new club. Olise told Henry: “Wherever I go, I simply tell my club that I am going to the Olympic Games. Period.” Henry expresses his huge respect for that mentality.

Michael Olise chooses France despite England and Bayern

He emphasizes that Olise thinks differently, is a case apart and sometimes shows moments that leave you, as a coach, speechless. Henry concludes: “He is absolutely a genius, without any doubt.”

Upcoming international and Nations League

On Thursday Olise can play his thirtieth international at the San Siro, where France will face Italy at 20.45. The French will finish the group stage of the Nations League on Sunday with a home match against Turkey.

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