The former Blues striker, very close to “Zizou”, believes that the former number 10 is the ideal successor to Didier Deschamps, in particular to relaunch Kylian Mbappé in the selection.
Former teammate with the Blues and friend of Zinédine Zidane, Christophe Dugarry (55 caps between 1994 and 2002) quickly reacted to the announcement of the departure of Didier Deschamps from his position as coach at the end of the 2026 World Cup. And, unsurprisingly, the former striker projected himself by pleading the cause of Zinédine Zidane to take over.
“But of course we all hope that it will be him after 2026. But it is his choice and it will be linked to discussions with him. But it’s a wish that I have, a personal wish that I’ve had for a long time. I hope it happens one day. It will be in 2026, I hope it from the bottom of my heart”explained Dugarry at the microphone of RMC, radio where he is a consultant.
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Christophe Dugarry considers that this announcement will help clarify the situation in the selection and dispel any doubts within the group about the future of “DD”, in position since 2012. By taking the lead, the former midfielder subject to the logical wear and tear of power, made the right choice, believes the consultant: “People want to give him these two years. He has public opinion behind him, the supporters behind him and the Federation behind him. Thanks DD, it’s a victory lap. I don’t think it’s going to go badly, France will qualify (for the 2026 World Cup) and I think that even the players who may want something else will want to give everything to hope to perhaps continue with a other coach.”
The surprise announcement could even, according to Christophe Dugarry, put a little oil in the cogs in order to facilitate the relationship between Deschamps and Mbappé after a few difficult months. “I think that will calm things down. Even with Mbappé, while it could be complicated when he gets it back in March with everything that has happened, even there there will be a mutual agreement.concludes the ex-Bordelais.
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