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Robben dislikes comparisons with Bayern star Olise: There are things we have in common...

Robben dislikes comparisons with Bayern star Olise: There are things we have in common...
Robben dislikes comparisons with Bayern star Olise: There are things we have in common...REUTERS

Bayern Munich legend Arjen Robben has spoken on comparisons with Michael Olise after a fine run of form.

Olise was named FC Bayern Player of the Month for March as he continues to be the playmaker for the German champions who are storming to another league title as well as the Champions League Semi Final. 

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The 24-year-old has 30 goal contributions in the Bundesliga in 2025/26, 18 of which have been assists, and he has also three and six in the Champions League, respectively. 

Olise, who has been linked with Liverpool, has been compared to Robben due to his influence in attack and now the Dutchman has responded to such links as he brushes aside such suggestions. 

"I was very impressed with him. That's my position, of course. He was very good – he played actively and creatively and had some excellent touches on the ball.

 

“There are certainly some parallels. But you always have to be careful with comparisons. I don't really like doing that because every player has their own style of play. 

"Of course, there are certain things we have in common. But ultimately, he's a different player than me. He's just doing a fantastic job. I'm very happy about that, and I can really enjoy it." 

Olise has formed an elite attacking partnership with Harry Kane and former Liverpool forward Luis Diaz under manager Vincent Kompany who will hope to hold on to the Frenchman this summer as transfer links continue to grow with him and several top clubs. 

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