Despite facing a 2-0 deficit after the first leg of the Nations League tie, France managed to advance thanks to Michael Olise's standout performance. His brilliant free kick and assist for Ousmane Dembélé were crucial in the second leg, where France drew 0-0 at halftime, needing two goals to level the aggregate score. Coach Didier Deschamps praised Olise's significant progress, noting how he has gained confidence since joining Bayern Munich and established strong chemistry with the senior team.
"He has a lot of qualities and has progressed a lot. He was brilliant [against Croatia]. Sometimes it takes a bit of time. But he has established a relationship with the front three (Mbappé, Dembélé, Barcola)."
"I'm happy for him. This suggests more to come. He will gain confidence. He was maybe a bit more shy and reserved. But now he loosened up through what he did with Bayern Munich."
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