Zinédine Zidane’s human touch is boosting France’s confidence | OneFootball

After a week together, France’s players say Zinédine Zidane’s human touch is lifting confidence on the pitch. According to Le Progres, many have praised his approachable style.

In Brussels he sprinted and booted a ball away after Michael Olise’s goal, an adrenaline jolt that showed his emotions. It drew smiles in a dressing room getting to know a boss who keeps close to his group.

Manu Koné depicts him as sincere, natural and close to his players, a dynamic that fosters trust. Adrien Rabiot has also noted he remains discreet and reserved, never overbearing.

Zidane’s studies at the Centre de droit et d’économie du sport in Limoges fed an interest in human resources. At Real, he applied it at elite level, favouring a horizontal approach that manages egos for the collective, influenced in part by Enrique Wolff’s book _Trabajar en equipo es un golazo_.

Since camp began, the staff, and Zidane himself, have stressed the squad’s quality, valuing every player. Heavy rotation against Belgium backed up the message.

Pierre Kalulu said the coach counts on everyone and keeps continuity with changes, which helps them play with freedom. Andy Diouf said he was given clear instructions and encouraged to play his game at left-back.

Assistants David Bettoni and Hamidou Msaidie are central to a holistic set-up linking performance and well-being. A bolstered backroom compared with the Deschamps era has been welcomed, with players citing swift support, clear contacts and smoother integration for newcomers.

With two wins to start, Zidane has been able to assert authority without forcing it, with a group especially receptive to the approach of someone many regard as a legend.

Source: Le Progres

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