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France midfielder Koné 'shocked' by coach Zidane's ability in training
Koné said Zidane impressed France players with his passing range and accurate crosses, showing technical quality that remains intact at 54.
- New French national soccer team coach Zinedine Zidane has captivated his squad with his enduring technical ability during training sessions at Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, drawing particular admiration from midfielder Manu Koné.
- The 54-year-old coach became a national icon after scoring two goals in the 1998 World Cup final victory over Brazil, then led Les Bleus to European Championship glory two years later.
- Koné said on Tuesday, "What shocked me during the first week of training was his technical range. He's lost none of his ability." The 25-year-old midfielder praised the coach's enduring skill.
- Zidane deployed Koné as a defensive midfielder during France's 1-0 victory against Turkey last Friday, positioning the team for Friday's Nations League match against Italy at Stade de France.
- Koné, who plays for Roma, continues seeking his first France goal after 21 appearances despite receiving tactical guidance from the world-renowned coach.
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"In His Day, It Must Have Been Incredible": Manu Koné "Shocked" by Zinedine Zidane's Technical Level
After ten days alongside Zinédine Zidane as a team from France, the midfielder of Les Bleus does not hide her admiration for the former n°10, now a breeder. "He hasn't lost anything" of "his technical palette", points out the French international. The tricolor team prepares the third match of the League of Nations against Italy on Friday.
He was one of the best footballers ever, now Zinédine Zidane is France's national coach. And astonished his players. Manu Koné raved of Zidane's skills that his technique was shockingly good.
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