Former Manchester United forward Louis Saha has identified Zinedine Zidane as an ideal candidate to revive the club’s fortunes.
While Saha respects the efforts of current manager Erik ten Hag, he believes Zidane’s high standards could significantly enhance the team’s mentality. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces a crucial decision regarding Ten Hag’s future after a season in which United won the FA Cup but also experienced their worst-ever Premier League finish, ending in eighth place.
In a conversation with OLBG, as reported by the Mirror, Saha praised Zidane: “Zidane is the manager I would dream of having at Manchester United for obvious reasons. He would do well, he’s motivated to return to football, and I think it will be difficult for him to stay out for another year.”
Saha also spoke about the potential impact Zidane could have in the dressing room: “His impact at United would be huge because many players would see him as an inspiration and a motivation to excel, rather than just accepting their current standards.
The team’s approach doesn’t align with what Zidane would bring. Too many players at United tend to drop their level and lack the consistency needed. You need to have ten players obsessed with getting the team back to the top to be successful.”