Henry and Zidane together at the head of the Blues? The shattering announcement

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Who will be the future coach of the France team? The debate has been open since Tuesday and the announcement by Didier Deschamps of his decision to leave the bench of the Blues at the end of the 2026 World Cup. For many, the answer sounds obvious: it can only be by Zinedine Zidane. Without a club since the end of his triumphant adventure at the head of Real Madrid, the former playmaker has never hidden his desire to take the reins of the France team.

Another natural candidate nevertheless emerges: Thierry Henry, with certainly more limited experience but who has scored points at the head of the France Espoirs team and particularly at the Olympics. But for Robert Pirès, former teammate of the two men in the French team, it would undoubtedly be possible to associate them, his former partner with the Gunners being able to play the role of assistant alongside Zinedine Zidane.

“Why not combine Zidane and Henry on the bench? »

“Why not combine Zidane and Henry on the bench, that could be a possibility because the French team is asking the veterans to be able to help the new generation. Today, Thierry Henry can why not train the attacking midfielders or the attackers can have an important role for Zizou’s staff”, he confided to the microphone of Canal+.

“Titi can be in training mode for the A’s and why not prepare for the post-Zizou era, he added. Everything is possible and conceivable. We are here to bring the French team another medal on the jersey. »

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