France winger Michael Olise delivered a stunning hat-trick as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in their final pre-World Cup friendly on June 8.

The performance was a timely reminder of Olise’s world-class ability and his capacity to decide matches at the highest level.

France manager Didier Deschamps used the match as his last opportunity to fine-tune his squad before their Group I opener against Senegal on June 16.

The result was also the perfect response after France’s surprise 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast the previous week.

Olise broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute when Ousmane Dembele’s shot was blocked and the rebound fell kindly to the Bayern Munich winger, who finished from close range.

He doubled France’s advantage with a thumping strike early in the second half, showcasing the power and technique that has made him one of Europe’s most feared attackers.

Olise then completed his hat-trick in stunning fashion in the 75th minute, cutting inside from the right before curling a sublime left-footed effort into the top corner.

The 24-year-old has registered an extraordinary 19 goals and 29 assists across all competitions this season, underlining his status as one of world football’s elite wide players.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with Olise as they search for a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who departed after nine years as the club’s talisman and their third-highest ever scorer with 256 goals.

Olise’s left-footed style and goal threat from the right flank have drawn direct comparisons to Salah, making him one of the most frequently mentioned candidates to fill the enormous void at Anfield.

Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has publicly urged the club to sign Olise “at all costs,” reflecting the level of excitement his performances have generated among those connected to the club.

However, Bayern Munich have made their position abundantly clear, with sporting director Max Eberl stating that Olise is “absolutely untouchable” and that the club has not given a potential sale “a second thought.”

With Olise still under contract in Munich and Bayern showing no willingness to negotiate, Liverpool face a significant challenge in turning their reported interest into a genuine transfer move.

For supporters on Merseyside, nevertheless, watching Olise destroy Northern Ireland with such ease will only intensify hopes of seeing him in red next season.

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