Zinedine Zidane has barely needed a month to convince the football world that he is the man for the job. "His place is with the first team, not Castilla", was the message from the powers that be at the Bernabéu.
Doubts created by Castilla
Florentino always believed in Zidane. Certain board members did not share that opinion, based on Castilla's results. Now, even the most critical have given in. There is talk about how the Frenchman knows how to win over the players, his ability to boost the morale of unhappy members of the squad and capture the imagination of supporters.
An idol who knew how to become a leader
Zidane does not complicate matters. His first aim was to create a positive dressing room atmosphere. It required a couple of talks with the group and many others on a one-to-one basis for the club legend to become a coach who the players have given everything for since day one.
Benítez turned his back on getting close to the players
Benítez was recommended to get close to the group, but the advice fell on deaf ears. It did not change even when the coach was walking a tight rope. The Spaniard's coaching staff knew from November onwards that seeing out the campaign would be a tall order.
Untouchables in the line-up
The Real Madrid squad does not offer the coach much scope for tinkering. Certain players have to play because of their quality and what they represent. Ancelotti understood this notion and Zidane has already done so too. The Frenchman has amassed a group of 12 or 13 starters and wants the others to buy into that vision.
No clangers in press conferences
Zidane has not dropped any clangers in his press conferences when many thought that side of the role may be his downfall. First, he said Ronaldo was the best; second, that he was proud of his players.
An idol who knew how to become a leader
Zidane does not complicate matters. His first aim was to create a positive dressing room atmosphere. It required a couple of talks with the group and many others on a one-to-one basis for the club legend to become a coach who the players have given everything for since day one.
Benítez turned his back on getting close to the players
Benítez was recommended to get close to the group, but the advice fell on deaf ears. It did not change even when the coach was walking a tight rope. The Spaniard's coaching staff knew from November onwards that seeing out the campaign would be a tall order.
Untouchables in the line-up
The Real Madrid squad does not offer the coach much scope for tinkering. Certain players have to play because of their quality and what they represent. Ancelotti understood this notion and Zidane has already done so too. The Frenchman has amassed a group of 12 or 13 starters and wants the others to buy into that vision.
No clangers in press conferences
Zidane has not dropped any clangers in his press conferences when many thought that side of the role may be his downfall. First, he said Ronaldo was the best; second, that he was proud of his players.
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