Manu Koné impressed by Zidane's skills during France training session
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
During a recent training session with the French national team, midfielder Manu Koné expressed surprise at the skill level of new coach Zinedine Zidane, who participated in drills. Zidane noticeably laced up his boots and took an active role in practice, astonishing the players. This session marks Zidane's ongoing engagement with the team after his appointment as head coach. As France prepares for upcoming fixtures, maintaining high morale and confidence in their leadership will be crucial.
- •Koné was surprised by Zidane's ability during practice
- •Zidane participated actively in training drills
- •Zidane is the new head coach of the French national team
- •The session aims to prepare the team for future matches
- 5:59 PMESPN Soccer — Still got it: Koné 'shocked' by Zidane's ability in France training
"France midfielder Manu Koné had to pinch himself when new coach Zinedine Zidane laced up his boots to take part in training.
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