According to Thierry Henry, former teammate Zinedine Zidane has no desire to follow Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus. De Oude Dame was eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday, adding to his already tumultuous season under Allegri.
Even though Juventus club administration has stated that it fully supports the trainer, Allegri’s position is coming under increasing strain. The Old Lady still has work to do in Group H to hold onto third place (and a spot in the Europa League). Juventus has five games under its belt and three points, just like Maccabi Haifa. Next week, Juve will host Paris Saint-Germain, followed by a match between Maccabi and Benfica.
Former Juventus striker Henry does not anticipate Zidane to want to take over should Juventus decide to part ways with Allegri. In the late 1990s, the Frenchmen spent a brief time working together at Juventus. Henry said of Zidane’s potential return to Turin: “Zizou has previously been connected to numerous clubs, but I don’t think he would want to do this.”
In the 1998–1999 season, Henry was under contract with Juventus, where the future Arsenal star never really showed. In 20 games, he scored three goals. Between 1996 and 2001, Zidane left a far bigger mark at Juventus. With the Old Lady, the former Real Madrid coach won two league titles
The Frenchmen would go on to achieve success in different paths as Zizou made Real MAdrid his home. While Henry would achieve legendary status in North London, before moving to Barcelona.
Thierry Henry sees Zidane taking over as French manager
Henry anticipates Zidane taking over as France’s national coach soon. “Although he has received several offers already, I believe Zizou is awaiting the national team. He would be the most sensible option, “said the international for France, who won the world title in 1998 alongside Zidane. In a recent interview with RMC Sport, Zidane stated his desire to quickly return to the world of football.
