Sports · 1 July 2026
Henry: Olise is France's most important player, not Mbappe
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Thierry Henry, a member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, considers Michael Olise to be France's most crucial player, surpassing Kylian Mbappe. Henry praised Olise's defensive contributions and ability to see the game differently, calling him "a freak". While Mbappe will always have the numbers, Henry thinks Olise provides crucial balance to the team.
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