Zinedine Zidane starts France reign with clear break from Deschamps era | OneFootball

Zinedine Zidane has formally begun his tenure as France head coach, with early moves signalling a clear break from the previous era.

Appointed on July 28, the Real Madrid great arrived at Clairefontaine on Monday to start a new tactical and cultural cycle. "I think he has very clear ideas in what he wants to do, in the way he wants to manage this French team. It's a real new page," said FFF president Philippe Diallo, speaking to La Provence.

His first squad, for Nations League fixtures against Türkiye, Belgium and Italy, was named on a Friday rather than the longstanding Thursday slot.

"He took 23 players instead of 26. That is a first sign. He took names, perhaps, that we didn't expect."

"In everything he is going to do, I think he wants to change things. Change things with a clear objective, which is to win."

"I think Zinedine is the one best suited to extend this golden age for us."

Source: Goal.com

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