Since making his debut in 2021, Olise has quickly become Palace's fulcrum in the manner of a Wright or Zaha - and could surpass both
Since making his debut in 2021, Olise has quickly become Palace's fulcrum in the manner of a Wright or Zaha - and could surpass bothhad been called into the club’s Under-18 side, despite being just 16. And one touch was enough to persuade Mikele Leigertwood, the Royals’ academy coach, that the teenager wouldn’t be in the Reading youth set-up for long.
”He could play anywhere, he would play in midfield, on the wing, as a 10. But ultimately, we just wanted Michael on the ball. He was that kid who could pick the ball up from anywhere, dribble through a side and create great moments. He just jumped levels – he went from 18s to 21s to first team in about 18 months.”in July 2021, shortly after being named the EFL Young Player of the Year.
“Wrighty played out wide early in his career but soon became quite physical in his style of play. Olise has a bigger stature, but his balance is incredible, he just glides past players.
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