Free since the end of their adventure with the French junior team and Naples, Thierry Henry and Rudi Garcia nonetheless remain sought-after coaches. If the first has been mentioned as a possible successor to Didier Deschamps, the second has recently been linked to Rennes or Roma. Despite everything, it is a prestigious position that the two men are reportedly vying for, according to the information in Le Soir. Indeed, the two French people would be at the top of the shortlist of Vincent Mannaert, the sports director of the Belgian Federation.
A Henry-Garcia duel for the post of Belgium coach?
It is thus a duel which is looming between Henry and Garcia to replace the much criticized Domenico Tedesco, who failed to make the transition between the old and new generation. The first named would nevertheless leave with a small advantage since he knows the group well and his presence could convince Kevin De Bruyne to stay until 2026 but also allow Thibaut Courtois to make his return. But we know that Rudi Garcia very often manages to be convincing during interviews and his candidacy is more than ever on the table unlike those of Mark van Bommel, Erik ten Hag and Xavi.
Questioned on this subject last night in Rothen s'enflamme, “Titi” insisted on denying it, assuring that he had no contact with the Belgian Federation: “You teach me something. The information did not reach London. There was no contact.” he said, while revealing his desire to find a position: “Today I aspire and I would like to return to a bench“. To be continued.
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Thierry Henry and Rudi Garcia would be competing for a very prestigious position. Free since the end of their adventure with the French junior team and Naples, Thierry Henry and Rudi Garcia nonetheless remain sought-after coaches. If the first has been mentioned as a possible successor to Didier Deschamps, the second has recently been linked to Rennes or Roma.
