Jules Koundé has praised Zinédine Zidane's relationship with the France squad ahead of a Nations League clash with Belgium. The defender and vice-captain believes the manager has fostered an atmosphere of trust since taking charge.
Koundé spoke to reporters on Friday. "Zidane is close to his players, he has that ability to create bonds," he said. The Barcelona player added that this approach makes collective work on the pitch easier.
Sporting context
The comments come as Les Bleus prepare to host Belgium on Saturday, 5 October. France heads into this match following a 1-1 draw with Italy on Wednesday. The team also sits top of their World Cup qualifying group with nine points from three games.
The squad's form over the last five outings shows two wins, one draw and two losses. The upcoming fixture against the Red Devils is a chance to build on the positive momentum from the qualifiers. Zidane's full squad list is available in our squad section.
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