Zidane: I would like to coach Juventus in the future

Zinedine Zidane said he would like to coach Juventus in the future, but stressed that it was not guaranteed, speaking at a press conference ahead of France’s Nations League match against Italy.

Zidane added that Marcello Lippi taught him perseverance and not to give up. Recalling his beginnings at Juventus, he said he had not performed well and had not impressed the fans or the press, before Lippi told him he would play for the team. He said he owed Lippi a lot, and that coaching Juventus could happen if he continued his coaching career.

Zidane spoke about Italy’s defensive strength, recalling how difficult the first-leg match had been, and said that for the Italians, defence comes before attack. He also noted that injuries can happen amid a congested fixture schedule in November, but stressed that this was no excuse and that France had players capable of performing well and striving to win.