Zinédine Zidane prépare un cadre plus strict chez les Bleus

Zinédine Zidane is preparing to reshape the France dressing room before taking charge of the national team. His approach is expected to combine close relationships with clear standards, placing discipline at the centre of his management as the Bleus begin a new era.

The change follows Didier Deschamps’ 14-year spell in charge, with the French federation selecting Zidane as his successor. The former France playmaker will return to coaching five years after leaving Real Madrid, with his first France commitments scheduled for September.

Zidane’s previous managerial philosophy points to a coach who gives players responsibility but does not overlook breaches of team rules. Punctuality and collective work are understood to be particularly important to him, while his preferred method is to maintain proximity rather than rely on constant confrontation.

David Bettoni, who will join his France staff, has described a coach who rarely needs to raise his voice to make his displeasure clear. That authority becomes more visible when a lapse in discipline affects the group. Zidane’s standing, strengthened by the titles he won as a coach, has also contributed to his influence inside a dressing room. France will therefore enter his tenure with expectations of both empathy and firm control.