Zidane hails Olise as ‘pure talent’ after stunning goal against Belgium

Zinedine Zidane praised Michael Olise after his decisive goal against Belgium, describing him as “pure talent.”

The French great’s assessment went beyond the quality of the finish, highlighting Olise’s distinctive understanding of the game.

Zidane singled out the player’s ability to judge when to quicken the tempo and when to slow it down, pointing to his awareness of what a match demands.

The praise put Olise’s decision-making alongside his technical quality, with his standout goal providing the backdrop to Zidane’s appreciation of his broader abilities.