France National Team: Zinedine Zidane Arrives at Clairefontaine with Complete Staff
The new France manager has assembled an expanded coaching team, notably including loyal collaborators from his time at Real Madrid, ahead of an unprecedented two-and-a-half-week gathering at Clairefontaine.
Zinedine Zidane is preparing to begin his first preparation period as head coach of the French national team, with a now-complete coaching staff, according to France 24.
The new France manager has assembled several trusted collaborators around him, including David Bettoni and Hamidou Msaidie, two men who worked with him during his time at Real Madrid, the source confirms.
According to reports, the coaching team put in place by Zidane covers all the needs of a gathering, from fitness coach to head chef. Fabien Barthez, the iconic former France goalkeeper, is also part of the setup, notably tasked with working with the goalkeepers.
This gathering, described as unprecedented in its two-and-a-half-week duration, will take place at the national football center in Clairefontaine, ahead of a trip to Turkey where the French team is to play a match on September 25, according to France 24.
Sources
- Équipe de France : le staff de Zidane au complet avant son premier rassemblement à Clairefontaine — France 24 — Français
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