The French attacker MichaelOlise was sent off in last Tuesday's duel between Bayern Munich and Viking Stavanger, and the reaction to his behavior was very rapid. In the 74th minute, after a provocation from Norwegian captain ZlatkoTripic, Olise threw the ball in his face and the referee showed him the red card. Bayern was left with ten players and Viking took advantage of the advantage to tie in the 90th minute, leaving the German club without the two points it needed after coming back from 2‑0 down.
Former footballer and coach LotharMatthäus, who has been a key figure in Bayern's history, did not hesitate to criticize Olise's action. In an interview with Bild, the veteran stated: "That can't be done. Not even if the referee doesn't see it." Matthäus explained that the rivals try to unsettle the players who make the difference, and that “of course they try to remove a player like that from the game by all possible means.” However, he maintained that understanding the provocations does not justify a player of Olise's stature being expelled.
The coach stressed that the Frenchman has “plenty of football to make a difference,” but that he must also learn to control his nerves when the opponent tries to get on his nerves. “He has not only harmed himself, but above all, he has harmed the team,” lamented Matthäus. Despite the seriousness of the expulsion, the former soccer player rejected the idea that a financial penalty would be imposed for the incident.
For Bayern Munich, the episode represents a double blow: the loss of a key player and the loss of two points that could influence the championship classification. The club will have to decide how to handle Olise's situation, either with an internal disciplinary sanction or with support measures so that the player better controls his emotions in the future. Bayern's next match will be crucial, and the management will have to ensure that the attacker does not repeat a mistake that could cost the team both on the field and on the table.