Zinedine Zidane says he would like to manage Juventus someday
France coach previews the Italy game and confirms Kylian Mbappé will miss tonight’s match.
Zinedine Zidane, the coach of the France national team, said he would welcome the chance to manage Juventus one day as he previewed tonight’s Nations League clash with Italy.
Preview and a personal admission
Zidane, who wore the black-and-white shirt between 1996 and 2001, told reporters that returning to Italy in a coaching role would be an appealing prospect, though he stressed that football is unpredictable.
“I'd like to coach Juventus one day. I'd be happy. But no one knows what will happen in football,” Zidane said.
On the sporting side, the France coach described Italy as a side capable of strong defensive performances, and confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will not play in the fixture.
“He felt some pain and generally we're trying to avoid taking risks with the players. But I hope he'll be there on Sunday against Turkey,” Zidane added.
The Group A, Division 1 encounter between Italy and France kicks off at 20:45 local time.
Photo: press material from the event
