According to reports from Ouest-France, former France manager Raymond Domenech initially claimed he had "no opinion to give" regarding the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of Les Bleus, before quickly offering a glowing assessment of the decision.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Based on his historical perspective, the former coach who led France from 2004 to 2010 described the transition as a natural continuation for the national team. Domenech, who previously coached Zidane during the memorable run to the 2006 World Cup final, noted that the legendary playmaker possesses the exact background, experience, and stature required to connect with players effectively.
Domenech further emphasized that Zidane benefits from a unique layer of protection and immense respect given his legendary status in football. "His aura was confirmed at Real Madrid, where he won the Champions League three years in a row," Domenech stated, highlighting that Zidane's proven managerial track record removes any initial doubts about his ability to lead the national squad.