Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has announced his readiness to manage the French national team. Although the 53-year-old hasn't worked since 2021, his two spells at Real Madrid (2016-2018 and 2019-2021) were successful.
Now, in the football world, the possibility of Zidane leading the national team to new heights is being discussed. The relationship between Zidane and the French national team has been discussed for many years.
But right now, the probability of Zidane being appointed to this position seems high. Didier Deschamps has been the head coach of France since 2012 and is expected to resign soon.
Zidane is a highly respected specialist among the players. Today, the French national team is full of star players who respect Zidane.
Zidane's three consecutive Champions League victories confirm his coaching prowess. He is particularly successful in preparing the team well for important matches, which makes him known as a good psychologist.
Nevertheless, Zidane's lack of experience outside Real Madrid raises questions regarding his candidacy. He did not work for any other clubs or national teams, and also managed a team that had already formed when he arrived at Real Madrid.
Zidane was often criticized for his insufficient tactical skills, as he often relied on the individual actions of the players. To confirm or deny this, it was necessary to observe Zidane's work in other teams.
Furthermore, one of Zidane's main challenges will be the high results achieved by Deschamps. During Deschamps's tenure, France reached the finals of three major tournaments, won the World Cup, and won the League of Nations.
Will Zidane at least get closer to these results - that's a big question. Now, if the French national team doesn't reach at least the semi-finals in major tournaments, it will be considered a failure.
If the French national team needs a coach who knows how to work with star players and can manage without disrupting the game, Zidane is a perfect candidate. However, if the French Football Federation aims to fundamentally restructure the team and ensure high-quality play in the future, Zidane's candidacy will be highly debated.
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