- A magician occupying a role similar to Sané's.
Bayern Munich's sporting director, Max Eberl, isn't shocked if their latest acquisition, Michael Olise, makes an instant impact in the Bundesliga. The French attacker, who set them back around 60 million euros, showcased his talents in his initial outings as a substitute in the DFB-Pokal against SSV Ulm and in a 4-0 friendly victory over Grasshopper Club Zurich, filling in for the injured national team player Leroy Sané.
"Scoring a goal and providing an assist isn't too shabby," Eberl commented following Olise, 22, setting up a goal against Ulm and netting his first Bayern goal with a jaw-dropping volley against Zurich. "He's merely continuing what he displayed at the Olympics. He's only been here for a week, but he's already gelling well with his new teammates," Eberl observed.
"This guy has an insane amount of talent"
Could Olise, who transferred from Crystal Palace in England, turn out to be the Bundesliga's biggest surprise this season, which kicks off for Bayern on Sunday against VfL Wolfsburg? "He has an insane amount of talent. That's why we were interested. Despite two injuries last season, he had a fantastic campaign in terms of goals and assists, and he confirmed it at the Olympics," Eberl said about the Paris Olympic silver medalist.
"Will he be the big surprise? I don't think he's a 'nobody' anymore. He's proven what he's capable of. If he helps us win every game, we'll be super happy," Eberl added. When asked about Olise and other top wingers like Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman, and Sané, Eberl stated, "Of course, we have top-notch quality on the wing."
Sané's comeback after international duties
The 28-year-old Sané still needs some time to regain his form. Eberl predicts Sané will rejoin the team in mid-September following his groin operation following the European Championship. "I don't think a week will make a difference for him now. He's dealt with this injury enough. He's had to endure it through Champions League games. The surgery went well, so we're slowly rebuilding him now," Eberl explained.
"Leroy has now begun participating in some team training, but I'm not sure if it's wise to rush him before the international break," Eberl said. The plan is for Sané to return to action after the Nations League games in early September.
The Champions League will resume in mid-September as well. Sané had been troubled by severe groin problems throughout the European Championship, where he failed to make a substantial impact. Now, it's crucial for him to fully recover, considering his future. His contract with the record champions expires at the end of this season.
The following paragraphs shall apply to Leroy Sané's comeback: Despite requiring some time to regain his form, Bayern Munich's Leroy Sané is expected to return to the team in mid-September following his groin operation following the European Championship.
Regarding Olise's potential impact, Eberl mentioned that: Could Olise, who transferred from Crystal Palace in England, turn out to be the Bundesliga's biggest surprise this season, which kicks off for Bayern on Sunday against VfL Wolfsburg?
