Brambati: "Never expected Zidane to become such a great coach"
Former player and agent Massimo Brambati expressed surprise at Zinedine Zidane's coaching prowess. "I never expected him to become a good coach. And stubborn, too," Brambati told TMW Radio. He highlighted Zidane's three consecutive Champions League titles with Real Madrid and his five-year wait for the France job. "He's shown character," Brambati added, suggesting this should be a lesson for some Italian coaches who merely seek a coaching position. "He waited five years just to take charge of France. That should make some coaches in Italy reflect, who just sit on a bench to coach."
When asked about potential new defensive pairings in Italy similar to Chiellini and Bonucci, Brambati was unenthusiastic. "Nobody at the moment," he stated. He mentioned initial hopes for players like Comuzzo and Buongiorno, but noted their development stalled. Scalvini's growth was slowed by injuries, and Gabbia, originally a midfielder, was "forced" into a defensive role.
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