Liverpool star will already be annoyed with Michael Olise amid Anfield transfer links
Bayern Munich star Michael Olise has been linked with Liverpool as the eventual successor to Mohamed Salah.
Recent reports indicated that Liverpool could target Olise in the next two summers as the winger to replace the legendary Salah.
Olise was outstanding at Crystal Palace and has hit a new level at Bayern Munich, with the Frenchman exploding in front of goal.
However, the 23-year-old had a moment to forget as France scraped past Iceland in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, and one Liverpool player will be fuming.
Ibrahima Konate falls victim to Michael Olise mistake in France win
France beat Iceland 2-1 at the Parc Des Princes, with Ibrahima Konate and Olise both in the starting lineup under Didier Deschamps.
Konate kept his place after beating injury to feature in France’s victory over Ukraine, and the defender appears to have shaken off his fitness issues.
- Olise has provided 47 goal and assist contributions in 59 games for Bayern Munich.
- The 23-year-old scored 16 and assisted 25 times in 90 games for Crystal Palace.
The centre-back would have liked a clean sheet to boost his chances of earning a starting spot ahead of the likes of William Saliba at the World Cup.
However, Olise prevented this, as he gave away the opening goal for Iceland. The winger dropped into the back line alongside Konate in the build-up, but gave the ball away under pressure in his own box and conceded.
Konate will not be happy with Olise, given his defensive mistake, and while there is now a chance that both play for Liverpool, they may not be at Anfield at the same time.
Ibrahima Konate could leave Liverpool
Konate has been targeted by Real Madrid, and his France teammate Kylian Mbappe is seemingly encouraging him to join.
While Olise appears to be a top target for Liverpool, the chances of uniting the two Frenchmen at club level are slim.
Olise could join in 2027 once Salah’s contract runs out, but with Konate in the final year of his deal, a move away could materialise long before his national teammate joins.
However, Liverpool could reunite Olise with another former teammate in Marc Guehi, whom they are also trying to sign next summer.
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