Bayern star in a slump: Michael Olise hits a rough patch | OneFootball

Michael Olise is undoubtedly one of the greatest success stories in Bayern’s recent history. Since his move to Säbener Straße, the French winger has developed into one of the team’s most important key players – technically gifted, dangerous in front of goal, and a true team player. But after months of constant action, the 23-year-old’s engine seems to be sputtering for the first time.

With 14 goal involvements in 17 competitive matches, Olise is still one of Bayern’s most productive players. However, his recent performances show that he is currently experiencing a slight dip in form. In the last five matches, the attacking player managed only one goal and one assist – a clear step back compared to the start of the season, when he collected five goal contributions in his first five games.

Numbers confirm the drop in performance

The statistics speak for themselves: shots per game have dropped significantly. His goal conversion rate has also fallen from 13.3 percent to 6.7 percent. Successful dribbles have decreased from 2.5 to 1.8 per match. Even his touches in the opponent’s penalty area have plummeted from 7.17 to 4.6 per game.

These figures show that Olise has recently developed less attacking threat. While he shone at the start of the season with explosiveness and determination, the French international currently often appears uninspired and tired.

One possible explanation: overuse. Under Vincent Kompany, Olise is practically indispensable. Out of a possible 1,530 minutes this season, he has played 1,358 minutes – that’s around 89 percent of the total playing time. Kompany has only rarely given him a break, such as recently in the Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen.

The fact that Olise continues to perform with exemplary attitude despite his high workload speaks volumes about his character. But his body language and decision-making in recent matches suggest that the strain is taking its toll.

Hope in the international break

The international break therefore comes at the perfect time for Olise. Although two World Cup qualifiers with the Équipe Tricolore are on the schedule, the program is much more relaxed than Bayern’s recent rhythm, which included physically demanding games against PSG and Union Berlin.

Bayern are hoping their wing wizard will use the time to recharge his batteries. One thing is certain: if Olise returns to top form, he will remain for Kompany’s Bayern what he has been since his arrival – an indispensable building block.

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