# France: Zinédine Zidane brings a breath of fresh air to Les Bleus

https://mins.news/en/item/65299

- France 24, 2026-09-19 08:10 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260919-france-zin%C3%A9dine-zidane-brings-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-les-bleus

> For his first squad announcement as France coach, Zinédine Zidane signalled a clear break with Didier Deschamps. Five new players and a more attacking approach point to a fresh direction for Les Bleus before their Nations League matches.

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