The Zidane influence is already being felt. According to information from
The Teamthe players of the France team would perceive the training under Zizou as more intense than those of former coach Didier Deschamps. A difference which would even have weighed on the management of Ousmane Dembélé at Paris Saint-Germain.
The comparison is far from trivial. While Didier Deschamps has long led the Blues with his own working methods, the new approach of Zinedine Zidane and his staff marks a break. Indeed, still according to the sports daily, the intensity of the sessions would be a notable element in the perception of the players.
This difference in approach does not necessarily mean that the “DD” methods were less demanding. The intensity of a training session depends on many factors, including the management of the players’ physical condition. But this comparison highlights the expectations that accompany this new era among the Blues.
PSG took this new data into account
The Paris Saint-Germain staff would have taken this new data into account to give Ousmane Dembélé some rest. In a particularly busy schedule, the recovery of internationals represents a major challenge for clubs, keen to preserve their most important elements.
This is why Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ© was spared by Luis Enrique for the reception at Le Mans on Saturday evening (3-1 victory for PSG). Unless there are any surprises, the 2025 Ballon d’Or should make its return to the Parisian group for the trip to Manchester City on Wednesday evening on behalf of the 2e day of the league stage of the Champions League.
