Footballers’ shin pads – the piece of equipment some pros prefer not to wear

Michael Olise, a winger for Bayern Munich, was spotted not wearing shin pads during a Champions League game against PSG, prompting the fourth official to instruct him to put some on. Olise reluctantly complied but quickly removed them once officials looked away, revealing his dislike for shin pads. Despite his preference, Olise is usually seen wearing shin protection during matches, unlike other players like Jack Grealish who opt for tiny shin pads.

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