French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Jody.Drummer]

I'm not sure that a change of coach will have any effect on PSG. Every year they top the domestic league and that's understandable because they have no serious competition and have a stellar squad of players. But in the Champions League they constantly fail. I can't speculate what might be wrong with the club, but it seems to me that the coach doesn't play a major role in this situation.

I even saw from the beginning that Paris Saint Germain had problems that could not be resolved until now. It's natural to have the belief that maybe under a new coach they will continue to be like that, especially in the Champions League, because there is no guarantee that with a new coach they will be better. But it raises a hope that might lift Paris Saint Germain's performance. Luis Enrique's experience will help them in solving some of their internal problems. Apart from that, I hope Luis Enrique will be a decisive coach to bring change to Paris Saint Germain.

I do not completely agree with you, Paris Saint Germain got many problems in the last season and they were not in a good situation mostly because they had good players but not a balanced team, Paris Saint Germain needed a good manager to manage the team and take control over the superstar they have but Gaultier didn't have enough power for it.
They should now have a better situation after they started working with Enrique.

Yes it is a different assessment, because it could be that I am wrong with my analysis and it also does not rule out the possibility of the same thing happening to your analysis too, things like this are actually out of tact, because every speculation we say is based on what we see from them of course if it is like that it will make a different point of view.
Hopefully Enrique can be the wind of change for Paris Saint Germain, his assertiveness as a coach will greatly affect their performance.

Marseille and Lens are 2 names that made it difficult for Paris Saint Germain last season, of course it raises an expectation that they will do the same thing next season or even they can shift the dominance held by Paris Saint Germain.
It is not impossible, as long as they want to be able to continue to improve themselves, then they will be able to do it to be able to continue to spread threats to Paris Saint Germain.

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[Minor Miner]

We don't know if Luis Enrique will succeed as PSG coach. But it would be foolish to think that he will lead PSG to the Champions League title in his first season in charge. A team needs time to stabilize and strengthen. The PSG team situation is very shaky now. And so even with an experienced coach like Luis Enrique, I don't think they will win the Champions League title next season. If Luis Enrique is able to carry out his duties well, he can build a squad worthy of winning the Champions League title in the next 2/1 season.

He is an experienced coach, but we'll have to see what team he will build. What he has achieved, especially with FC Barcelona, proves that he is capable of leading this team. Now, what will be a question is whether he will have full authority, and I hope above all that he will not let himself be undermined by his superiors, as he would lose all credibility like his predecessors. And at the slightest interference from anyone other than himself in the sporting domain, he will make the decision either to assert his authority forcefully or, in the worst-case scenario, if his decisions are not respected, to leave the club at the earliest opportunity.

If the club owners want to dominate the coach, the result is never good. As we saw at the PSG club, the players were given more importance than the coach. The coach's decision is not evaluated. PSG does not allow the coach to work independently. This was one of the reasons for PSG's poor performance. If Luis Enrique can't work independently, PSG's situation won't change. But if PSG management gives Enrique complete freedom in his squad formation then Enrique will be able to strengthen the PSG team. Luis Enrique has this ability. He is very experienced.

Luis Enrique is an experienced coach and he will be able to make very strong changes to the club he coaches on condition that when he is given the freedom to change everything that has happened at Paris SG such as changing formations or looking for other players that Luis Enrique is interested in.
Usually every coach wants a great player to be you're a coach when you're at the club and I heard that Luis Enrique wants a great player besides Mbappe.

I know Luis Enrique is an excellent coach. I saw him do a great job with the Spain team. The Spain team is now very stable. And perhaps this is why the PSG management decided to coach Luis Enrique. However, if PSG wants to get the best results from Luis Enrique, then Luis Enrique must be allowed to work completely independently. PSG will not get better results from Luis Enrique if management interferes with Luis Enrique's opinion or squad formation.

PSG squad has two experienced strikers like Neymar and Mbappe. But I think Luis Enrique will probably want to get a third and an experienced striker. Because Mbappe's contract with PSG expires next season. And Neymar's lack of fitness means he can't be consistent with the squad.

[Fuso.hp]

As far as I know Zidane had received an offer to coach PSG but yes, Zidane turned it down so with this refusal it seems that PSG also did not make continuous efforts to get Zidane. But yes, I think the target of being able to recruit Zidane may have been forgotten at this moment because after all, PSG has also succeeded in recruiting Luis Enrique, of course Luis Enrique also has good qualities in building a team with a star squad.

There are several reasons why Zidane didn't become PSG coach, even though in the past there were rumors that intensively reported that Zidane was one of the potential candidates for PSG coach. Zidane rejected the offer for several reasons.
And the decision for Luis Enrique's agreement as the main coach has been officially launched by PSG. This is a little surprising because previously there were several other names that were rumored to be on several lists. Enrique also chose PSG because he wanted to coach the best squad that was indeed more competitive and always wanted to be in first place. But the next homework he had to do was how to bring PSG to the UCL, which this big club had always wanted to win.

After the end of his career with Real Madrid he never has any desire for any team's coaching even Brazil national team's offer rejected by him with PSG owners offer him job with blank check, but he never accepts this as well which make things clear he is having just one target which is only coaching of France national team coach which is not coming in near future because current coach already extended his contract until 2026 world cup so after this now he is living without any job and just waiting for this opportunity.

Before Luis Enrique things were clearly indicating he can join this club, but we have nothing from his side and then PSG management use other options which are also good because he is also well experienced coach and can do good for the club, and they can win their most desired trophy Champions League.

Zinedine Zidane is different from everyone else. He will stick to the decision he makes and will never accept any big offer outside of that decision. Although he is not in charge of any team at the moment, he is not taking charge of PSG or other teams because he may still be waiting to be given the responsibility of the French national team. As France have extended their current manager's contract until 2026, he may have to wait for another chance at some point. I think one of the parties should take responsibility without sitting for this long. This will increase his team management skills. Maybe he will never take charge of any other team except the one he likes, no matter how big the offer.

[Oneandpure]

Luis Enrique is here for a 2-year contract. Of course this doesn't guarantee his second season with PSG but most probably he would stay unless he makes the team worse than Galtier's management. Therefore I will be losing my faith in Zidane to manage the team in the near future day by day. Because in the meantime Zidane would wait for an offer from France just as he has done so far. When Enrique's contract ends Deschamps is also going to have not much time in his contract.

Until then France might even decide to part their ways with him who knows. Because we have Euro 2024 ahead and the result of it could affect the decision. In this case Zidane would get a huge opportunity to take.

Last previous manager in PSG not guarantee will stay for second year after Christophe Galtier and Mauricio Pochettino sacked on the first season, looks difficult stay for next season as PSG manager depend how success in Champion League or not. I think challenge for Luis Henrique how to prove his capacity and be able to last for the next 2 seasons with PSG, its not easy without get good achievement in Champion League can't guarantee for Luis Henrique stay for longer time although success defend Ligue 1 tittle and French Cup.

Zidane has rumor only after several time denied to be PSG manager, he has priority with France national teams manager and not easy to sign him as PSG manager.

[Leviathan.007]

As far as I know Zidane had received an offer to coach PSG but yes, Zidane turned it down so with this refusal it seems that PSG also did not make continuous efforts to get Zidane. But yes, I think the target of being able to recruit Zidane may have been forgotten at this moment because after all, PSG has also succeeded in recruiting Luis Enrique, of course Luis Enrique also has good qualities in building a team with a star squad.

There are several reasons why Zidane didn't become PSG coach, even though in the past there were rumors that intensively reported that Zidane was one of the potential candidates for PSG coach. Zidane rejected the offer for several reasons.
And the decision for Luis Enrique's agreement as the main coach has been officially launched by PSG. This is a little surprising because previously there were several other names that were rumored to be on several lists. Enrique also chose PSG because he wanted to coach the best squad that was indeed more competitive and always wanted to be in first place. But the next homework he had to do was how to bring PSG to the UCL, which this big club had always wanted to win.

I couldn't find any news or articles about PSG giving an official offer to Zidane for the next season because the first coach I was hoping to see him coaching PSG was Zidane but it didn't happen and I don't know why. Maybe he asked for more salary or maybe because of the PSG situation and many players leaving these teams he just rejected the offer from PSG.

[wmaurik]

With the current young squad at Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane would gladly accept to manage Real Madrid if the offer comes knocking at the door which I know wouldn't come anytime soon because of the fact that Carlo Ancelotti is doing well with the club.
It is reported that Ancelotti will leave at the end of next season which I think is why Zidane doesn't want to join another club but instead, has chosen to wait till he leaves so he can take over

Maybe that could be one of the reasons for Zidane, but apart from that I think Carlo Ancelotti will also try to make Real Madrid better next season even though at the end of the season he will leave the team and when Zidane can really brought back to Real Madrid, of course he also won't be tired enough to rearrange the team, moreover Real Madrid is not a bad team to train because in every season they always compete at the top flight.

[emrecemsan]

There are many names who have been announced by PSG recently and they continue to improve the squad depth by these transfers. Maybe none of them is a top transfer but it will also happen I believe. After having a much bigger squad depth I will be expecting them to focus on finishing a striker signing. They have Mbappe indeed but they are on the verge of losing him. There is still a big disagreement which is quite likely to end up by his being sold even this summer. The rumours are still on about Real Madrid.

Even if Mbappe doesn't leave now he will be after one last season. In this situation I believe it would be the best for PSG to make a top signing for centre-forward position to secure their future earlier.

[shogun47]

Did negotiations with Zidane fail or did he turn down an offer before they could even send him one? I think he never really showed any interest in becoming the coach of PSG.

I believe that no negotiation with Zidane at all as he does not want to manage another club while still waiting for his chance with France. He got opportunities to manage PSG but never shown that he wants to take it.

I am not sure if he is really waiting for France because that is still at least three years from now and if the right club had asked him for an engagement I think he would have decided to go for it, but PSG is not one of the clubs that he likes very much. He can do whatever he wants of course, but to me it is more likely that it wasn't the right circumstances and probably not the right offer. But I think it would be good if he returns soon as his presence is good for the soccer world in general. He is one of those characters that contribute to soccer in many different ways.

As far as I know Zidane had received an offer to coach PSG but yes, Zidane turned it down so with this refusal it seems that PSG also did not make continuous efforts to get Zidane. But yes, I think the target of being able to recruit Zidane may have been forgotten at this moment because after all, PSG has also succeeded in recruiting Luis Enrique, of course Luis Enrique also has good qualities in building a team with a star squad.

It is still surprising because I thought that if Zidane is available and if he tends to also coach a club from his native country, money would never be an issue and PSG would literally pay him whatever he asks for But this decision made by Zidane has to do with the perspective he sees for PSG and that he thinks that this club won't be strong and competitive enough to fit into the list of Zidane's achievements. He wants a club that he can win the Champions League with. I think his judgment is interesting if it was the case, but I also think that we might never get to know whether they negotiated. Although I doubt that no talks happened ever.

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There are many names who have been announced by PSG recently and they continue to improve the squad depth by these transfers. Maybe none of them is a top transfer but it will also happen I believe. After having a much bigger squad depth I will be expecting them to focus on finishing a striker signing. They have Mbappe indeed but they are on the verge of losing him. There is still a big disagreement which is quite likely to end up by his being sold even this summer. The rumours are still on about Real Madrid.

Even if Mbappe doesn't leave now he will be after one last season. In this situation I believe it would be the best for PSG to make a top signing for centre-forward position to secure their future earlier.

So far it seems that Paris Saint-Germain has only released Messi and Ramos and also, two other players such as Dina Ebimbe and Ahamada. By releasing them, i don't think it will affect Paris Saint-Germain's performance to be bad next season. In addition, for players brought in by Paris Saint-Germain until now it seems more and certainly better. The players brought in include Skriniar and Asensio and thus, then i am personally very confident that Paris Saint-Germain next season will still dominate Ligue 1.

Moreover, if Luis Enrique can really make Paris Saint-Germain better in the Champions League, then maybe that factor will make Mbappe to be able to accept a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Because anyway, if Mbappe will still refuse a contract extension, then PSG should sell Mbappe in this transfer window, this situation is very interesting to look forward to.

[KTChampions]

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Moreover, if Luis Enrique can really make Paris Saint-Germain better in the Champions League, then maybe that factor will make Mbappe to be able to accept a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Because anyway, if Mbappe will still refuse a contract extension, then PSG should sell Mbappe in this transfer window, this situation is very interesting to look forward to.

As I understand it, Mbappe was given an ultimatum: either he extends the contract or they sell him. How can he know if PSG will be successful in the upcoming Champions League season? He has to make a decision now and if it is not a contract extension he will be sold now. And in my opinion, after all these ultimatums and open letters to each other, it is already too late to continue business together. It's time for PSG and Mbappe to part ways.

[klidex]

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Moreover, if Luis Enrique can really make Paris Saint-Germain better in the Champions League, then maybe that factor will make Mbappe to be able to accept a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Because anyway, if Mbappe will still refuse a contract extension, then PSG should sell Mbappe in this transfer window, this situation is very interesting to look forward to.

As I understand it, Mbappe was given an ultimatum: either he extends the contract or they sell him. How can he know if PSG will be successful in the upcoming Champions League season? He has to make a decision now and if it is not a contract extension he will be sold now. And in my opinion, after all these ultimatums and open letters to each other, it is already too late to continue business together. It's time for PSG and Mbappe to part ways.

I agree with you that it looks like Paris SG will have the decision to sell Mbappe because seeing this complicated situation Paris SG has no hope of holding Mbappe.
We can see the look on Mbappe's face as if he doesn't feel comfortable at Paris SG and wants to continue his career at another big club.
I'm a little imagining how the fate of Paris SG without mbappe will be fine or even worse.

[Gozie51]

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Moreover, if Luis Enrique can really make Paris Saint-Germain better in the Champions League, then maybe that factor will make Mbappe to be able to accept a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Because anyway, if Mbappe will still refuse a contract extension, then PSG should sell Mbappe in this transfer window, this situation is very interesting to look forward to.

As I understand it, Mbappe was given an ultimatum: either he extends the contract or they sell him. How can he know if PSG will be successful in the upcoming Champions League season? He has to make a decision now and if it is not a contract extension he will be sold now. And in my opinion, after all these ultimatums and open letters to each other, it is already too late to continue business together. It's time for PSG and Mbappe to part ways.

I agree with you that it looks like Paris SG will have the decision to sell Mbappe because seeing this complicated situation Paris SG has no hope of holding Mbappe.
We can see the look on Mbappe's face as if he doesn't feel comfortable at Paris SG and wants to continue his career at another big club.
I'm a little imagining how the fate of Paris SG without mbappe will be fine or even worse.

Mbappe may likely sign up for Real Madrid from what is going on. He doesn't intend to continue with PSG and he feels Madrid will be a new ground for him. However, the premier league teams have also shown interest in the 24 years old, aiming for his signature. Apart from arsenal, Liverpool is the latest that has pushed money in the table, €200m is what they are ready to pay should he decide to put his signature down with them.

[rahmad2nd]

Luis Enrique is here for a 2-year contract. Of course this doesn't guarantee his second season with PSG but most probably he would stay unless he makes the team worse than Galtier's management. Therefore I will be losing my faith in Zidane to manage the team in the near future day by day. Because in the meantime Zidane would wait for an offer from France just as he has done so far. When Enrique's contract ends Deschamps is also going to have not much time in his contract.

Until then France might even decide to part their ways with him who knows. Because we have Euro 2024 ahead and the result of it could affect the decision. In this case Zidane would get a huge opportunity to take.

Last previous manager in PSG not guarantee will stay for second year after Christophe Galtier and Mauricio Pochettino sacked on the first season, looks difficult stay for next season as PSG manager depend how success in Champion League or not. I think challenge for Luis Henrique how to prove his capacity and be able to last for the next 2 seasons with PSG, its not easy without get good achievement in Champion League can't guarantee for Luis Henrique stay for longer time although success defend Ligue 1 tittle and French Cup.

Zidane has rumor only after several time denied to be PSG manager, he has priority with France national teams manager and not easy to sign him as PSG manager.

I can't say much, except to see the depth of the PSG players in the 2023/2024 season. so far, Luis Enrique has not named the player he wants. ideally, Luis Enrique builds the foundation of his squad first to form the team he wants. because, PSG is currently not supported by their star players. that's why, it's too imposing if Luis has to bring PSG to win the Champions League trophy. moreover, now that Mbappe's status has become a hot issue in recent weeks. if, he leaves the French League in this summer's transfer window. that means, Enrique must bring in a potential replacement. Or, he will form a new team strength according to his characteristics.

The point is, PSG must provide support to the coach by pouring out funds to buy the players he wants in his squad. if, PSG can go far in the Champions League. at least in the top 4, it is likely that Enrique will stay in his second season. but if the results are worse than Galtier, then we can already guess what will happen. but I'm quite sure, that Enrique is able to bring PSG to perform much better. however, he will need time to make this team as solid and competitive as the club and its supporters expect. 

As for Zidane, don't get your hopes up if he is willing to coach the French League giants. in fact, I doubt if Zidane will become coach of the French national team.

[Iranus]

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Moreover, if Luis Enrique can really make Paris Saint-Germain better in the Champions League, then maybe that factor will make Mbappe to be able to accept a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Because anyway, if Mbappe will still refuse a contract extension, then PSG should sell Mbappe in this transfer window, this situation is very interesting to look forward to.

As I understand it, Mbappe was given an ultimatum: either he extends the contract or they sell him. How can he know if PSG will be successful in the upcoming Champions League season? He has to make a decision now and if it is not a contract extension he will be sold now. And in my opinion, after all these ultimatums and open letters to each other, it is already too late to continue business together. It's time for PSG and Mbappe to part ways.

I agree with you that it looks like Paris SG will have the decision to sell Mbappe because seeing this complicated situation Paris SG has no hope of holding Mbappe.
We can see the look on Mbappe's face as if he doesn't feel comfortable at Paris SG and wants to continue his career at another big club.
I'm a little imagining how the fate of Paris SG without mbappe will be fine or even worse.

Mbappe may likely sign up for Real Madrid from what is going on. He doesn't intend to continue with PSG and he feels Madrid will be a new ground for him. However, the premier league teams have also shown interest in the 24 years old, aiming for his signature. Apart from arsenal, Liverpool is the latest that has pushed money in the table, €200m is what they are ready to pay should he decide to put his signature down with them.

24-year-old Kylian Mbappé will be wanted by any first-class club. But in the last few years, we have heard that Real Madrid are the most interested in Kylian Mbappé. Real Madrid have tried to sign Kylian Mbappé in the last few years. But in the end, they couldn't do it. But this season we are hearing the names of several other clubs besides Madrid who want to get Kylian Mbappé in the team. And every club is very rich. Real Madrid is interested in Kylian Mbappé but we don't know if they are willing to pay a high price. And so I think Kylian Mbappé is most likely to be seen with a Premier League club.

[alastantiger]

Last previous manager in PSG not guarantee will stay for second year after Christophe Galtier and Mauricio Pochettino sacked on the first season, looks difficult stay for next season as PSG manager depend how success in Champion League or not. I think challenge for Luis Henrique how to prove his capacity and be able to last for the next 2 seasons with PSG, its not easy without get good achievement in Champion League can't guarantee for Luis Henrique stay for longer time although success defend Ligue 1 tittle and French Cup.

Zidane has rumor only after several time denied to be PSG manager, he has priority with France national teams manager and not easy to sign him as PSG manager.

Now we just have to see how it plays out on the field. It's better to test Enrique rather than other names that have fewer positive factors. I think Enrique is just pragmatic enough to be a good fit for PSG. One thing I like about him is that he always requires all players to defend and apply high pressure. I also think that he could push PSG to acquire Oyarzabal who from what i know is one of his best and favorite player. Also, everyone knows that his number one objective at PSG, perhaps even the only objective imposed by the management would be the Champions League title.

[bestcoins1]

I couldn't find any news or articles about PSG giving an official offer to Zidane for the next season because the first coach I was hoping to see him coaching PSG was Zidane but it didn't happen and I don't know why. Maybe he asked for more salary or maybe because of the PSG situation and many players leaving these teams he just rejected the offer from PSG.

I also don't know why Zidane doesn't coach PSG for next season, and apart from the reasons you said, maybe there are several other reasons why Zidane doesn't coach PSG next season that many people may not know about. Because some people still associate Zidane with Real Madrid even though next season Real Madrid will still be coached by Ancelotti, but I also don't know for sure why Zidane didn't become a coach for PSG when PSG needed a better coach.

[cytpoway121]

 


 

In Milan Skriniar, Marco Asensio and Manuel Ugarte; i believe PSG has started their redemption on the right note and i am sure that the new boss Luis Enrique will be pleased so far with the progress in the signings amongst others.

Now, PSG needs to solve the Mbappe conundrum, and also sign a striker and an attacking midfielder ahead of the season. With Luis Enrique skills and grit to discover young talents; the PSG academicals will surely have their chance to impress and participate.

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The duo I think will be very instrumental to the future of Paris Saint Germaine and also help the club achieve their aim of of winning the European title in the future.
Kylian Mbappe's future with the club is still uncertain bit the arrival of these players will go a long way in letting him know that he can achieve whatever he wants to achieve in club football with PSG

The two signings were quite right, which was carried out by PSG, especially in getting these two players, PSG did not spend money because of the player's status as a free transfer player. I think the arrival of these two players is immediately appropriate to fill the void left by their star players. Skrniar is the type of defender who is quite tough in guarding the defense and I think he will immediately enter Luis Enrique main squad next season.

Now Asensio has no doubt about his ability to finish because he has shown the quality he had when he was with Real Madrid. We will see a new trio at PSG which is Mbappe, Asensio and Neymar. These three players will be good enough and have good enough quality that Luis Enrique can rely on next season.

[GiftedMAN]

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Moreover, if Luis Enrique can really make Paris Saint-Germain better in the Champions League, then maybe that factor will make Mbappe to be able to accept a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Because anyway, if Mbappe will still refuse a contract extension, then PSG should sell Mbappe in this transfer window, this situation is very interesting to look forward to.

As I understand it, Mbappe was given an ultimatum: either he extends the contract or they sell him. How can he know if PSG will be successful in the upcoming Champions League season? He has to make a decision now and if it is not a contract extension he will be sold now. And in my opinion, after all these ultimatums and open letters to each other, it is already too late to continue business together. It's time for PSG and Mbappe to part ways.

The truth is that Mbappe is unsure if PSG is going to win the Champions League next season and they has been his major concern as not to have signed a contract extension but with the current state of things right now and the ultimatum that has been given to him by PSG to  renew his contract or they sell him he will be ready to sign a new contract or find his way to another club but it will be left for the club to decide where he will be sold since he's not a free agent yet.I think Mbappe will sign a new contract before the deadline of the date he was given if not then LSG will decide where and the club that he will be sold to.

[Velvet78]

Of course, the Paris Saint-Germain management believes in Luis Enrique much more than in Galtier. As far as I know, initially Zinedine Zidane was considered the favorite for this post, and only failure in negotiations with him led to the option with Galtier. By the way, I think that if PSG managed to persuade Zidane to lead the club, Mbappe would be happy to extend his contract with the club. There were rumors that Mbappe was almost promised the arrival of Zidane and the player was very disappointed in the end.

Did negotiations with Zidane fail or did he turn down an offer before they could even send him one? I think he never really showed any interest in becoming the coach of PSG.

As for Galtier, I think many reasons now played a role in their decision and it became even easier when he was now confronted with the allegations concerning racism. But I guess they would have fired him either way and negotiations with Enrique were underway for a while already. But let's see what Enrique can even do now with that team. Winning Ligue 1 with PSG is easier than winning La Liga with Barcelona as their is at least Real Madrid that has to be beaten.

According to my knowledge there was never even a negotiation with Zidane so far. At least they could have tried and got their answer officially. I know that they have been interested in France job but it isn't likely to happen at least until the end of Euro 2024. Deschamps hasn't been very unsuccessful so the board must be wishing to see him in Euro 2024 as well.

But after that maybe Zidane might have a chance. It looks like Zidane is okay for waiting for a year to see what his future will be about that. Anyway maybe some time in the future he would manage PSG but it won't happen in the near future as it seems.