Former teammate of Zinedine Zidane, Luis Fernandez seems determined to support him if he indeed becomes coach of the France team.
Since the announcement by Didier Deschamps of his departure from his position as coach at the end of the next World Cup, there has been little doubt about the name of his successor. For all observers, it seems certain that Zinedine Zidane, without a club since the end of his adventure at Real Madrid, will take over at the head of the Blues.
Philippe Diallo, the president of the French Football Federation, may have recently affirmed that nothing has yet been done, the main suspense concerning the arrival of Zinedine Zidane on the bench of the France team lies in the composition of his staff. Will he once again call on his great friend David Bettoni, from all his adventures at Real Madrid, or will he surround himself this time with former teammates with the Blues?
Some have already offered their services. This is particularly the case of Luis Fernandez, his former teammate at AS Cannes, where Zizou made his professional debut. “I had the opportunity to tell him when I was awarded the Legion of Honor (in February 2024). He came from Madrid, it made me very happy. I told him: ‘You started your career with me, I would like to finish it with you.’ If he takes over the French team and he needs someone…”he recently told RMC.
Luis Fernandez, mental coach?
And the former member of the magic square gave it another layer during an interview with La Dépêche. “When Zidane started his career at AS Cannes, he started alongside me. I have a lot of respect for him and his parents. They came to see their children play, calm, calm, with remarkable communication. This is what I say to parents: take an example from Zidane’s parents! What I wish Zidane is to become coach of the France team if he wants to. Then, for me, it would be a pleasure to see him in this position and to finish my career alongside him in the French team,” he explained this time.
It remains to be defined the role that could fall to the former PSG coach. “As a deputy?” No ! The field is no longer for me. Being on a staff also means traveling, talking with the players, helping them mentally,
he continued. I would like that, especially with Zizou. People like Rainer Bonhof or Fernando Hierro had this role in Spain or Germany, and the coaches were happy with their help. »
