In light of the uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future with the team, Zinedine Zidane has surfaced as a possible contender for the Manchester United management post. After a dismal start to the season, Ten Hag has come under tremendous criticism, with rumors circulating that his job at United is in jeopardy.
Several candidates are being considered as Ten Hag’s replacement after the team’s worst start to a season in 61 years.
Among names being discussed are former Real Madrid manager Zidane and highly regarded Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim. In the past, a number of the United team members have publicly lauded Zidane for his impact.
“Even today I get a little nervous talking to him,” said Casemiro, who was a player under Zidane during the Frenchman’s two stints as Real Madrid manager in 2020. I tell him that he has no idea what he intended for me and for us. Casemiro emphasized Zidane’s football philosophy, caring demeanor toward teammates, and humility.
“He’s very insistent; he always, always says: ‘Case, you can do more: arrive from the second line, feed midfielders, bring the ball out cleanly,'” he said, underscoring Zidane’s constant push for progress.
Another player who collaborated with Zidane at Real Madrid, Raphael Varane, expressed gratitude for the coach’s leadership over the previous ten years. Varane complimented Zidane’s humanity and said that many players find inspiration in him. Varane and a whole generation of players at Real Madrid were profoundly impacted by Zidane’s exit from the team.
Zidane has garnered praise from players who have no direct affiliation with Real Madrid or France. When asked who he would choose to play with, right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka mentioned Zidane.
Zidane and Andres Iniesta provided Sofyan Amrabat with inspiration during his childhood, and the 1998 World Cup champion might provide him with fresh inspiration. Luke Shaw referred to Zidane as “one of the best midfielders ever” during the 2020 World Cup.
good comments from players from a variety of backgrounds emphasize Zidane’s broad appeal and potential to have a good effect on the team as Manchester United considers a managerial change.
Players who value Zidane’s personal characteristics in addition to his coaching ability have shown support for the idea of him assuming the helm at Old Trafford.
