Why Fabio Capello believes Zinedine Zidane can lead Real Madrid to Champions League?
Fabio Capello says newly appointed Zinedine Zidane can lead Real Madrid to Champions League and La-liga title.
Zinedine Zidane played under Fabio Capello when he was in the charge of Real Madrid, and guide Los Blancos to La-Liga glory in 2007. Former England boss believes Frenchman has all the skills to become top manager, after having an amazing career as a player.
Zinedine Zidane can lead Real Madrid to Champions League
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There are few doubts about Zinedine Zidane, whether he is ready to mange at the top level and become the manager of club with the stature of Real Madrid.
But, Fabio Capello suggested that Frenchman has enough experience to take the charge of Real Madrid, after assisting Carlo Ancelotti for one campaign in which Los Blancos won the Champions League for record tenth time and also working with Castilla will serve as added advantage for him.
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“He did very well with the Castilla, but he has the charisma to lead the Madrid to the top of the table and above all to win the Champions League,” Capello told Sky Italia.
“When the tenth [Champions League title] arrived, Zidane worked with Ancelotti, who was a great teacher for him.
“Carlo is one of the best in the world and [Zidane] learned a lot, like how to manage well known players like Cristiano [Ronaldo] and [Karim] Benzema and make them always feel the focus of the project.”
Capello said that Zidane status as a player gives him plus point over Rafa Benitez in the dressing room, as Spaniard struggles to control the players which eventually result in his sacking.
“With Benitez, the team had no confidence,” Capello said.
“He introduced things abruptly and it was not accepted by the staff, especially because he was not a great player.”