Headline: Zinedine Zidane Faces Dilemma in Choosing Right Back for Upcoming Matches
France’s upcoming international fixtures raise questions about who Zinedine Zidane will select as the team’s right back. The situation becomes more intriguing as Malo Gusto joins the squad, while Jules Kounde’s injury complicates the selection process. Without a definitive first-choice player, one journalist believes the solution could lie with PSG’s Warren Zaire-Emery, who has played both central midfield and right back for his club over the past 18 months.
In a discussion on RMC Sport, commentator Daniel Riolo emphasized, “We have a huge problem at that position.” He pointed out Gusto’s limited star power and expressed his confusion over Zidane’s hesitance to utilize Zaire-Emery. Riolo mentioned, “There are good examples of players who have had careers playing in different positions at club and international level. Let him tell me tomorrow: ‘We don’t have a right-back, I’ll put Zaire-Emery at right-back.’ Give me a pen, I’ll sign it right away.”
The commentator firmly supports Zaire-Emery’s selection, stating, “At right-back, I’d put him ahead of Malo Gusto, Koundé, and everyone else. I would have even played him at the World Cup; I play him every day… For me, he’s the starting right-back, there’s no one better.” This brings about a debate regarding whether the reluctance stems from Zaire-Emery’s preference or Zidane’s assessment of him as the right fit. Regardless, Riolo insists that Zaire-Emery stands out among the alternatives, even if the position is not his primary strength.
In other developments, PSG’s Mika Godts has drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi, although pundits agree that he still has considerable progress to make. Furthermore, Zidane has offered high praise for rising star Desire Doue, likening him to himself, highlighting the exciting potential that lies within the French team.
