After fourteen years of reign of Didier Deschamps, the arrival of Zinedine Zidane on the bench of the France team marks the start of a new era. Where “DD” had established pragmatism, defensive solidity and the culture of results as absolute dogmas, “Zizou” immediately instilled a decidedly different philosophy, focused on an offensive game, made of possession and high pressing when losing the ball.
In addition to the style of play, the Zidane touch is felt in human management. Closer to his players, the former Real Madrid coach is also more open to the media. In any case, this is the feeling of Ambre Godillon, who compared the new coach of the Blues with his predecessor on the L’Equipe channel.
“I am the blessed yes-yes in front of Zinedine Zidane, I do not deny myself at all. It’s not going to happen right away. I’m not going to disguise myself on that, we can’t take anything away from Didier Deschamps or his results, but it’s not just the results. There is play and the ability to bring people together. And Zinedine Zidane, since he’s been here, the way he brings people together”first commented the journalist.
“Deschamps was more defensive and calculating”
“In fact, there is substance and form, she continued. There is the land, what it offers, and beyond. He is generous, he is kind, caring, gentle… In fact, he gives us many things. He gives off positive vibes and that makes a positive person feel good. »
And Ambre Godillon concludes by painting an unflattering portrait of Deschamps: “I’m sorry to talk about the contrast with Didier Deschamps, it’s his personality and he has the right to be like that. But he was more defensive and calculating when he spoke to us, and even cold at times. Zinedine Zidane is not hostile to the media, nor hostile to people. Didier Deschamps also contributed to this situation… There was frustration and a form of waste on and off the pitch, and it marks a real break with Zinedine Zidane. »
