IIf there’s one thing Lionel Messi is good at other than scoring goals, it’s providing assists. The Argentine forward has a lot of quality when it comes to setting up his team-mates and for many years no one has matched his 2011/12 record, but there is one player who is currently putting pressure on him.
This is Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise. He is in great form this season and is number one in assists. The France international has been very impressive and could break Messi’s record given the number of games he still has left to play.
Michael Olise aims to equal Lionel Messi’s record
Bayern had a very good season, especially Olise. The German team is first in the Bundesliga and second in the Champions League. Olise was a key player and contributed with goals and assists.
According to Transfermarkt statistics, Olise has provided 21 assists this season in the Bundesliga and Champions League combined. Interestingly, the French player is very close to Leo Messi and his amazing 2011 season.
In the 2011/12 season, Messi provided 32 assists, an incredible number that no other player can achieve. However, Olise seems very close and if Bayern continue to dominate, he could be equal to or even better than the Argentine.
Bayern Munich excited about Champions League
Bayern Munich’s recent run in the UEFA Champions League hasn’t been the best. The German team may not be as prominent as in previous years, but their history weighs heavily on them and this season is going very well.
The German team is in second place in the standings and has only lost one game, so they are certain to qualify for the round of 16, and their performance gives them hope of at least reaching the semi-finals this year.
With players like Olise, the Bundesliga leaders want to lift the Champions League trophy again, but it won’t be easy as they have rivals like Arsenal who are also strong candidates, but they know this could be a devastating year in Germany.
