FC Bayern will have to do without Michael Olise in their upcoming Champions League match against Arsenal. The French attacking star received a yellow-red card during the 3-3 draw against Viking Stavanger and will therefore miss one of the most important games of the coming weeks. Sporting director Max Eberl has now commented on the incident once again and sent a clear message to the 24-year-old.

In an interview with Sky, the Bayern boss made it clear that Olise needs to learn how to deal with the sometimes rough play of his opponents.

“When you see how Michael plays soccer and how his opponents treat him on the field, that’s just part of the game—he has to assert himself. He can’t let himself get provoked and has to make sure he wins the one-on-one battle with his opponent,” Eberl explained.

Eberl calls for more cleverness from Olise

The Frenchman had initially received a yellow card in Stavanger for pulling an opponent’s jersey. Shortly afterward, he got into an altercation with Viking captain Zlatko Tripic and threw the ball in his opponent’s face.

This resulted in his second yellow card. It was particularly bitter for Munich: At the time of his ejection, they were leading 3–2, but, down a man, they still conceded a late equalizer.

Eberl made it clear that Olise needs to handle such situations better in the future. At the same time, the sporting director expressed confidence that his star forward will learn the right lessons from the incident. “But Michael is fully aware of that,” the 53-year-old emphasized.

Eberl had already explained at the press conference ahead of the Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig that Bayern had discussed the red card internally and considered the matter closed.

Bayern will have to do without Olise against Arsenal

From a sporting perspective, however, his absence remains a significant setback. Olise is one of Munich’s most important attacking players, and with his creativity and individual skills, he is a decisive factor in Vincent Kompany’s attacking play.

The Frenchman will therefore be sorely missed, especially against Arsenal. For Eberl, however, another task takes priority for now. “For the time being, he’s available for the match against Leipzig, and that’s the most important thing,” the Bayern boss told Sky.

On Saturday evening, Munich will host RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. After two draws against Augsburg and Stavanger, the record champions are desperate to get back to winning ways.

Olise is likely to play a key role once again. Against Leipzig, the Frenchman can provide the appropriate sporting response to his costly red card before he is forced to watch from the sidelines in the Champions League.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/17/olise-fehlt-gegen-arsenal-eberl-richtet-klare-ansage-an-den-bayern-star/.