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French team: Zinedine Zidane predicts the worst for OL

This Friday, Zinédine Zidane revealed the list of the French team for the next gathering in November. Questioned by journalists…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Zinedine Zidane warned that Paulo Fonseca's departure will make things difficult and tricky for Olympique Lyonnais.
Zidane shared his thoughts during a press conference announcing France's squad for the November international window.
The France manager praised Fonseca as a very good coach who did an excellent job at Lyon.

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France national team coach Zinedine Zidane voiced concerns about Olympique Lyonnais following the departure of manager Paulo Fonseca. Speaking to journalists on Friday while announcing his squad for the November international window, Zidane expressed skepticism over the surprise managerial exit.

Zidane acknowledged Fonseca's exit as a personal choice, praising him as an excellent coach with strong tactical ideas. He warned that losing a manager mid-season could make things difficult and tricky for Lyon going forward.

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French team: Zinedine Zidane predicts the worst for OL

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