Big-game player: Laimer full of praise after Olise’s show against Chelsea | OneFootball

FC Bayern got off to a perfect start in the new Champions League season with a 3:1 victory over FC Chelsea. One of the standout players of the evening was once again Michael Olise, who shone with his creativity, speed, and game intelligence. After the final whistle, teammate Konrad Laimer was full of praise for the 23-year-old's performance.

"He can make so many correct decisions. I think that's always such an important factor in such big games. Knowing when to dribble, when to play a simple pass, when to shoot at goal. Great player! I hope he just keeps going," Laimer explained after the game in the mixed zone.

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Olise had already set the Munich team on course early on. His sharp cross in the 21st minute was unfortunately pushed into his own goal by Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah. Later, the winger was again dangerous when he came free to finish after a solo, but narrowly missed the goal. With his offensive actions, he repeatedly tore gaps in the Londoners' defense and was celebrated by the Bayern fans with chants.

Laimer himself strong in two positions

But not only Olise left a lasting impression. Konrad Laimer himself also put on an outstanding performance - and that in two positions. The Austrian started as he had in the Bundesliga on the right side of the defense, often moved forward and harmonized perfectly with Olise. After his pass, he almost scored a goal, but missed narrowly.

After the injury to Josip Stanisic, Laimer switched to the left side of the defense in the second half and also impressed there with his tackling strength and overview. For coach Vincent Kompany, the 28-year-old has thus become a reliable all-purpose weapon.

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