{"id":48440,"date":"2026-06-08T22:50:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/watch-liverpool-transfer-target-makes-headlines-with-stunning-hat-trick-in-pre-world-cup-friendly\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T22:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:50:36","slug":"watch-liverpool-transfer-target-makes-headlines-with-stunning-hat-trick-in-pre-world-cup-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/watch-liverpool-transfer-target-makes-headlines-with-stunning-hat-trick-in-pre-world-cup-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: Liverpool transfer target makes headlines with stunning hat-trick in pre-World Cup friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/watch-liverpool-transfer-target-makes-headlines-with-stunning-hat-trick-in-pre-world-cup-friendly\/#Frances_Michael_Olisse_shines_in_3-1_win_over_Northern_Ireland\" >France&#8217;s Michael Olisse shines in 3-1 win over Northern Ireland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/watch-liverpool-transfer-target-makes-headlines-with-stunning-hat-trick-in-pre-world-cup-friendly\/#Liverpool_are_likely_to_sign_Oliseh_to_replace_Mohamed_Salah\" >Liverpool are likely to sign Oliseh to replace Mohamed Salah<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael Olise scored a stunning hat-trick for France in a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in their final pre-World Cup friendly, providing a timely reminder of his world-class ability and giving Liverpool fresh food for thought as they search for a replacement for Mohamed Salah.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The match was coach Didier Deschamps&#8217; last chance to fine-tune his team ahead of their Group I opener against Senegal on June 16.<\/p>\n<p>It was exactly the response France needed after suffering an unexpected 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast last week.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-(1.125rem) font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frances_Michael_Olisse_shines_in_3-1_win_over_Northern_Ireland\"><\/span>France&#8217;s Michael Olisse shines in 3-1 win over Northern Ireland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Olise broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute, just before half-time. Ousmane Dembele saw his shot blocked and the rebound gently hit the Bayern Munich winger, who fired home from close range to give France the lead.<\/p>\n<p>The second half was completely Olise&#8217;s. He doubled France&#8217;s advantage in the second half with a powerful blow.<\/p>\n<p>In the 75th minute, he cut inside from the right flank and fired a stunning left-footed shot into the top corner of the goal, sealing France&#8217;s victory and completing his hat-trick.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_are_likely_to_sign_Oliseh_to_replace_Mohamed_Salah\"><\/span>Liverpool are likely to sign Oliseh to replace Mohamed Salah<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Olise&#8217;s incredible performances have not dampened Liverpool&#8217;s reported interest in the 24-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds face a big task this summer in filling the right-wing hole after Mohamed Salah departs after nine years as Liverpool&#8217;s talisman, third all-time top scorer with 256 goals.<\/p>\n<p>Olise has emerged as one of the most frequently mentioned candidates.<\/p>\n<p>The Bayern Munich star is reportedly on the radar of Liverpool as a natural successor to Salah, with his left-footed style and goal threat from the right flank drawing direct comparisons to the Egyptian.<\/p>\n<p>Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant went even further, publicly appealing to the club to sign him &#8220;at all costs&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>However, this obstacle is significant. Bayern Munich have been clear in their stance, with sporting director Max Hebert saying the winger is &#8220;absolutely untouchable&#8221; and the club have &#8220;no second thoughts&#8221; about selling him.<\/p>\n<p>Bayern have every reason to hold on, as Olise is still under contract with Munich and has scored 19 goals and provided 29 assists in all competitions this season.<\/p>\n<p>But for Liverpool fans watching from Merseyside, tonight&#8217;s hat-trick will only strengthen their dreams of seeing Olise in red next season.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Olise scored a stunning hat-trick for France in a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in their final pre-World Cup friendly, providing a timely reminder of his world-class ability and giving Liverpool fresh food for thought as they search for a replacement for Mohamed Salah. 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