Who will be Zidane's assistants?
Zinedine Zidane's arrival as France national team coach is becoming clearer. His staff is starting to take shape. Who will be his assistants?
Who will be Zidane's assistants?
His trusted friend David Bettoni is expected to take on the role of principal assistant, while Hamidou Msaidie, who was already by his side during his time at Real Madrid, is expected to be his second assistant.
Who else will be part of Zidane's staff?
Physical preparation will be entrusted to Grégory Dupont, current football director of Red Star and former member of the Merengue staff. Stéphane Planque, close to Zidane for many years, will be in charge of analyzing the opponents. For the goalkeepers' coaching, Fabien Barthez is announced as the big favorite. The former French goalkeeper will thus find his old teammate from the 1998 generation.
What are Zidane's next steps?
The medical sector should also undergo a deep reorganization. Dr. Hervé Collado, a specialist in traumatology and former doctor of the French women's national team, is expected to lead this new cell. Finally, Zinedine Zidane would like to recruit a new team manager and bring several changes to the organization of the Blues, particularly by strengthening the presence of women in the press service and the team dedicated to data analysis.
What is the current situation of the French national team?
The French national team has suffered a series of four consecutive defeats, including the last one against England on July 18 (4-6). The next match for the Blues will take place on September 25 against Turkey away.
Who is currently injured?
Hugo Ekitiké is currently injured and will not be able to participate in the next match for the Blues.
