His name was circulating. Necessarily. Legend of the Blues, coach of hopes for silver medalist at the Olympic Games, assistant in Belgian selection … Thierry Henry had a CV and legitimacy to claim the Supreme Post. In the race for the succession of Didier Deschamps, he was the only one, perhaps, to be able to compete in terms of aura with the other big favorite. But the old Gunner decided to get out of the wood. And his declaration sounds like an abdication.
Henry Doube Zidane for the position of coach
During an intervention on CBS, Henry did not revolve around the pot. When we asked him about the post-deschamps, his response was as short as it is clear: “We all know who will be the new coach. You know, I know, and I wish him the best. »» Without appointing it, he designated the evidence: Zinedine Zidane. A way of saying that mass is said, that the game is folded, and that it is put itself behind the legend ZZ.
This outing is an act of great lucidity. Henry knows that faced with the popular and media plebiscite enjoyed by Zidane, the struggle is lost in advance. Rather than maintaining a false suspense, he prefers to cut short the debate. It is a message from a high class, which shows his respect for his former teammate and for the French team institution.
A written succession in advance
The relationship between Henry and Zidane has often been fantasized, described as a form of rivalry. The former striker has always denied, speaking of mutual respect. His statement today is the most beautiful proof. He does not see himself as a competitor, but as a supporter of the future coach.
The message is therefore clear: the path is completely free for Zinedine Zidane. The federation may remain cautious, the locker room is ready, and the old legends validate this choice in advance. After 2026, except Cataclysm, a new chapter in the history of the Blues will open. And it will be written by man at number 10. Thierry Henry, he has already turned the page.
