Warren Zaïre-Emery is preparing to return to France duty under new head coach Zinedine Zidane. Zinedine Zidane said he does not see Warren Zaïre-Emery as a right-back, while Luis Enrique has used him there for Paris Saint-Germain.
Injury ended previous call-up
Zaïre-Emery was originally included in Zidane’s selection but withdrew because of injury. Physical setbacks prevented him from joining France during the previous international break.
Player looks forward to reunion
The Paris Saint-Germain sensation visited the France squad after its last game. Reflecting on that difficult period, Zaïre-Emery said: “It was definitely frustrating. I went to see them after the last game, they all gave me a warm welcome, and I can't wait to see them all again”
Looking ahead to working with the new coach for the first time, Zaïre-Emery said: “To do my first with the new coach, it will be something special and I’m looking forward to it”
Zidane and Enrique differ over role
Luis Enrique has used Zaïre-Emery as a right-back for Paris Saint-Germain. Zidane said: “I don’t see Warren Zaïre-Emery as a right-back at all. He is good in midfield, we are not at a club. When I select a player, I want to see him in his position”
Enrique said: “If I have any advice to give to Zinedine Zidane? Each coach does his job, Zidane does it very well”
France schedule
France are scheduled to travel to Italy on 12 November in the Nations League and face Turkey in Bordeaux.
