Bayern Munich and former £49.5m Premier League star’s younger brother impresses for Chelsea kids in EFL Trophy
CHELSEA fans are hopeful Richard Olise can emulate his older brother and become a Prem star.
The 20-year-old caught the eye in a 3-0 defeat to Charlton in the EFL Trophy on Wednesday.
Richard is the younger brother of former Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.
Michael, 22, joined Bayern Munich for £49.5million in the summer and has already netted five goals in eight games.
And the future looks bright for his sibling, a right-sided defender in the mould of Reese James.
Olise joined the Chelsea youth setup at the age of just 8.
He has progressed through the academy and has been involved in England’s Under-18s.
Olise picked up a valuable 90 minutes against the Addicks, almost setting up Jimmy-Jay Morgan with some neat interplay down the wing.
It could be a pivotal year for the fullback, who signed a one-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge this summer.
He is contracted with the Blues until next May, with the club having an option for a further year.
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Blues fans are desperate for the 20-year-old to kick on this season in the Premier League 2.
He has made four appearances so far this term, scoring against Fulham earlier this month.
One fan wrote on X after Wednesday’s game: “Another Olise…Hope he will become as good as Michael.”
Another said: “Richard Olise [is] having a great start to the season in a system that functions in a similar way to the first teams.”
While a third commented: “Wasn’t sure Olise was gonna make the step up but this year, he’s been immense.”
Richard hopes to emulate his brother’s remarkable rise from the EFL to the Champions League.
Chelsea ratings vs Newcastle
CHELSEA were dumped out the Carabao Cup by Newcastle.
The 2-0 loss came after the Blues made 11 changes to their starting line-up.
SunSport’s Craig Mahood reveals which players might have done enough to keep their place next time.
Filip Jorgensen – 6
Nervy start when flapping at an early cross and a couple of wayward kicks going out.
Struggled in parts with the ball at his feet including a pass straight to Tonali in the first half. Not much to do in the second half.
Axel Disasi – 6
Looked uncomfortable for large spells at right-back in duels with Joelinton in the first half and couldn’t sort his feet out when scoring an own goal.
Didn’t have much defending to do after the break but offered little in attack.
Tosin Adarabioyo – 6
Best of the back line but not a difficult task. Looks like a player is there if he can get more minutes as marshalled Isak well for much of the contest.
Benoit Badiashile – 5
Shocker of a pass to Veiga for Newcastle’s opener before being booked for a foul on Krafth.
Terrible touch right on half time let Gordon clear and fortunate Willock missed from close range.
Marc Cucurella – 6
Huffed and puffed down the left-hand side and defended reasonably well against Gordon for most of the night.
Tried to link with Mudryk but a frustrating night meant he didn’t get as involved.
Enzo Fernandez – 6
Chelsea skipper saw plenty of the ball but didn’t create much of note on it.
Looked to be missing the creative spark that would normally play alongside him in there.
Renato Veiga – 6
Largely anonymous in the middle as kept possession moving but was caught on it for the opening Newcastle goal, though not really his fault.
Stung the palms of Pope late on but didn’t create much in that position.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 5
Should’ve scored in opening 90 seconds with glorious chance.
On the fringes of the game throughout and struggled to get involved. Hooked before the hour.
Mykhailo Mudryk – 7
Quiet first half hour before bursting clear of Krafth later in half. Appeared to gainconfidence in the second half and was a threat when he did get the ball on the left.
His final ball missing a few times but would’ve had an assist or two on another evening. Chelsea will be hoping this isn’t a flash in the pan.
Joao Felix – 5
Another one that showed very, very brief flashes. Should’ve scored when clean through with 15 minutes to go which might’ve changed the game.
Frustrations of a difficult night shown when booked for dissent in closing stages.
Subs
Noni Madueke – 6
Replaced ineffective Dewsbury-Hall for the final half hour.
Claimed for a penalty when pushed over by Gordon. Was a threat when in possession but struggled against Newcastle’s low block.
Replaced ineffective Dewsbury-Hall for the final half hour.
Claimed for a penalty when pushed over by Gordon. Was a threat when in possession but struggled against Newcastle’s low block.
Michael spent three years at Selhurst Park after signing from League One side Reading in 2021.
During that time, the winger scored 16 goals and provided 25 assists in 90 appearances.
In a club statement following his big-money move to Germany, Palace chairman Steve Parish said: “We are hugely proud of what Michael has achieved at Crystal Palace, a club where he has developed greatly as a player.
“We respect his desire to further test himself at the highest level of world football.
“I would like to personally wish him the very best for his next adventure with Bayern Munich in Germany which I’m sure we will all follow closely.”