Thierry Henry is preparing to come out of his media silence. Rare in the French media, the 1998 world champion will be the exceptional guest on the show Rothen s’ignée this Tuesday evening on RMC. An impatiently awaited intervention, as the themes discussed will touch on hot topics, including that of the succession of Didier Deschamps at the head of the France team in 2026.
Henry ready to take on the challenge
Inactive since the end of his adventure with the France Espoirs team during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Thierry Henry now seems ready to embark on a new mission: take the reins of the France team. According to observers, his presence in this show is not a coincidence. The subject of Didier Deschamps, whose mandate at the head of the Blues ends in 2026, will be at the heart of the discussions, and Henry could well take advantage of this platform to formalize his candidacy.
Although he is not the favorite for the position – this status undeniably goes to Zinedine Zidane – Thierry Henry does not lack assets to defend his legitimacy. Former assistant to Roberto Martinez with Belgium, he has gained valuable experience on the international scene, notably as an assistant during the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. This experience, combined with his aura as a legendary player, could play into his role. favor.
Thierry Henry is ready to take on the French challenge.
Weight supports
If Thierry Henry remains an outsider, some influential voices have recently been raised to support his candidacy. His former coach Raymond Domenech praised his tactical intelligence and his natural charisma, while Djibril Cissé, former teammate with the France team, praised his leadership and his ability to transcend a group.
This support, although still rare, could help to establish the idea of a duel between Henry and Zidane to succeed Didier Deschamps. A situation which already divides football fans, between supporters of the icon Zidane and those who want to see Henry continue to write the history of the Blues.
A challenge against Zidane
Zidane, however, remains the big favorite to take over in 2026. Triple winner of the Champions League with Real Madrid and emblematic figure of French football, his name has been circulating for years as the natural successor to Deschamps. Faced with this strong competition, the top scorer in Arsenal’s history will have to convince that he has the shoulders to take on this monumental challenge.
Thierry Henry’s speech this Tuesday will therefore be carefully scrutinized. Will he confirm his ambition? Will he be ready to challenge Zidane for this coveted position? One thing is certain: the future of the Blues is starting to take shape, and Henry intends to play a major role in it.
