Van Bommel praises Zidane ahead of dugout meeting, recalling Barcelona days

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·27 September 2026

Mark van Bommel has spoken about his forthcoming dugout meeting with Zinedine Zidane.

According to L'Équipe, the Belgium head coach reflected on the prospect of going head to head with Zidane on the touchline.

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Van Bommel previously faced him as a player during his time at Barcelona.

He described Zidane as a good coach as well as a fantastic player.

The upcoming encounter will bring their past on-field meetings into the technical area.

Source: L'Équipe

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