Christophe Dugarry strongly defended Zinédine Zidane on RMC Sport, brushing aside any idea of fear or hesitation on the part of the former number 10 of the Blues to become coach. The former striker did not spare Noël Le Graët either, criticizing his lack of vision on Zizou’s future.
«But do you think he’s afraid of not doing as well as Deschamps? You don’t know Zizou well, stopsaid Dugarry, before continuing on the future of ZZ. He’s not afraid of the challenge, he’s not afraid of getting wet, or of failure, it’s a childhood dream for him (to coach the Blues, editor’s note), like wearing the jersey. If he still wants to coach France? But obviously, that’s why when I read Le Graët say that he doubted Zidane’s interest… But fortunately we fired that one. You realize that he was president of the Federation, and he didn’t know that Zizou wanted to become coach, but man…»
Last night on RMC Sport, the former OM striker and 1998 world champion, Christophe Dugarry, delivered a passionate plea for Zinédine Zidane, potential candidate for the position of coach of the Blues after Didier Deschamps. In his direct and unfiltered style, Dugarry did not mince his words, scratching in the process the former president of the French Football Federation, Noël Le Graët.
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“Zizou is not afraid of anything”
Asked about the speculation surrounding Zidane’s ambitions to become coach of the France team, Dugarry brushed aside the idea that the former number 10 of the Blues could hesitate or fear this challenge:
“But you think he’s afraid of not doing as well as Deschamps? You don’t know Zizou well, stop! He is not afraid of challenge, he is not afraid of getting wet, nor of failure. It’s a childhood dream for him, like wearing the blue jersey. »
Words which recall the determination of Zinédine Zidane throughout his career, whether as a player or coach. Three-time winner of the Champions League with Real Madrid, Zidane has always been able to meet expectations, even the highest.
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-Noël Le Graët in the viewfinder
Dugarry did not hide his annoyance towards Noël Le Graët, former president of the FFF, whom he criticized for his lack of foresight regarding Zidane’s ambitions:
“When I read Le Graët say that he doubted Zidane’s interest… But fortunately we fired that one. You realize that he was president of the Federation, and he didn’t know that Zizou wanted to become a coach, but man…”
These statements refer to the controversial remarks made by Le Graët at the start of the week reported by RMC:I don’t really know if he’s really interested.”he simply declared after the surprise announcement of Didier Deschamps’ stoppage.
The dream still alive
For Dugarry, there is no doubt that Zidane still dreams of managing the national team. If the future of Didier Deschamps at the head of the Blues seems solidly anchored until the end of Euro 2024, the pressure to see Zidane one day in charge continues to grow. “Of course he wants to lead France. This is his ultimate goal, and it’s only a matter of time. »
Unfailing support
Christophe Dugarry’s words demonstrate not only his admiration for Zidane, but also a certainty shared by many observers: the story between Zizou and the Blues is not over. It remains to be seen if and when this dream will come true.
For now, all eyes are on Didier Deschamps and his performances with the Blues. But behind him, Zidane’s shadow continues to grow, carried by a generation of players and supporters who hope to see him, one day, guide the France team to new heights.
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