France captain Kylian Mbappé reflects on the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the new national team coach, marking a transition from Didier Deschamps.
Key facts
- •Zinedine Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps as France's head coach after the World Cup.
- •Mbappé visited Real Madrid's training base as a teenager under Zidane's guidance years ago.
- •Zidane confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will continue to serve as the team's captain.
- •France's upcoming Nations League schedule includes matches against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy.
- •Zidane's debut as head coach is scheduled for Friday against Turkey.
France captain Kylian Mbappé has described the experience of being coached by Zinedine Zidane as "like a movie." Zidane has taken over as the national team manager following the 14-year tenure of Didier Deschamps, with the two set to work together for the first time during the current international break.
A long-standing connection
Mbappé noted that Zidane has been a part of his career since his youth, recalling a visit to the Real Madrid training facility when he was 13 or 14 years old. Mbappé recently described Zidane as the player who best embodies the French national team.
Transition in leadership
Zidane confirmed that Mbappé will remain the captain of the French squad. Mbappé acknowledged that the change in coaching staff represents a new experience for the players, as they had previously worked only under Deschamps.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
