According to Footmercato, for many French people, Zidane becoming coach of the French national team is like a fairytale. As an absolute legend of French football, Zidane is set to return to French football this summer, replacing Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus. Such a high-profile return naturally drew praise from all sides, and he is highly regarded by both the team and fans.

Speaking about the feeling of having Zidane as coach, Cherki said with a touch of humor: "It's incredible. It is for me, and for all my teammates and all French people. Everyone knows his history as a player and as a coach, so it's amazing. Is his influence still that impressive? Mine is too (laughs)."

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