Zinedine Zidane has long dreamed of being on the bench for the French national team. However, new information makes the Frenchman one of the eligible candidates to lead the Brazilian team.
After the resignation of DT Tite after the failure of “Canarinha” in Qatar 2022, the Brazilian Confederation is in search of a new strategist and L’Equipe media is positioning Zidane.. According to the French tabloid, Zizou meets all the requirements in Brazil for hiring a new coach. Foreigner, free agent and with a great track record.
However, the media indicated that Zidane’s decision depended on what happened to Didier Deschamps. The French Federation clarified that the current coach can remain in his post.
L’Equipe said the former Real Madrid strategist would not be the only one on the agenda and mentioned names such as Marcelo Gallardo, Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Roberto Martinez or Rafa Benítez.
Zidane’s only experience on the bench has been three spells at Real Madrid. A very short spell at Castilla and two in the first team, with whom he won two league titles and three consecutive Champions League titles, among other trophies.
One of those who also sounded was Real Madrid’s current DT Carlo Ancelotti. Although the Italian made it clear that he has a contract until 2024.
“At the moment I am great in Madrid, we have a lot of goals this season. There will be time to think about your future. I have a contract until 30 June 2024 and if Madrid doesn’t kick me out before that time, I’m not going to move,” Ancelotti explained in an interview with Radio Anch’io Sport.
Goodbye Brazil
At a press conference after the Balkans game, Tite announced that he was leaving the team because he could not achieve his goals.
“It’s a painful defeat, but I’m at peace with myself. Like I said, my cycle is ending. I said this over a year and a half ago, and I’m not a man of two words. I didn’t play to win and then create drama to stay, anyone who knows me knows that,” he said.
Tite was appointed coach of Brazil in 2016 and managed 81 games, winning 60, drawing 15 and losing only six times. In attack, his team scored 174 goals and conceded 30 goals.
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Source: La Opinion
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