Louis Saha believes that Zinedine Zidane would be a “dream” manager for Manchester United.
The Frenchman has been out of work for several years after leaving Real Madrid, and while he was reportedly previously reluctant to take up work in England, that mood is believed to have changed.
United may need a new manager should they choose to replace current incumbent Erik ten Hag, who has struggled in his second season.
Speaking to OLBG , former United striker Saha said: “Zinedine Zidane has the character and charisma to manage Manchester United.
“What he represents for football, for footballers. I'm sure that if he goes to any club, he would have the same impact.
“But obviously, I need to see this impact at Manchester United. I hope that can be Erik ten Hag, who brings major trophies back to United, but that’s not what I see at the moment.
“Zidane is the manager I would dream to have at Manchester United for obvious reasons, he would do well and he’s motivated to come back into football and I think it will be difficult for him to stay out for another year.
“So let's see what happens, but his impact at United would be huge because a lot of players would see him as an inspiration, a motivation to excel and not just accept the standard they are currently at.
“They seem to have an approach that just isn’t like something Zidane would have. Too many players at United tend to drop their level and fail to have consistency when you need to have 10 players obsessed about getting them back to the very top to be successful.
“Some days it can be down to personal drama but United need to figure out a way to get their players to represent the club. Look at Zidane, he was the most talented player in the world for 10 years but was a really hard worker and never complained.
“He never asked his managers for anything. He was one of the best professionals in the world and had so much passion. Having all that potential and technique, fans might not know how hard he worked but he dedicated his life to football.
“His charisma and what he represents as a player and now a manager, I think he would be a step-up.”
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