Leicester have already parted ways with their title-winning manager Claudio Ranieri
#5 Once the best player in the world, Zizou made an immediate mark as a manager
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Just because you used to be a great player does not mean that you will necessarily become a good manager. It’s a feat only few have managed to achieve so far like Johan Cruyff, Carlo Ancelotti et al. Zinedine Zidane, the best midfielder in the world from his time and one of the best ever, surely made a brilliant start to his managerial career.
After assisting Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and then working as the manager of Real Madrid Castilla, Zidane took over Real Madrid midway through the last season after the club sacked Rafael Benitez. It was a tough time for the club but Zidane took all the way to European glory which was indeed a remarkable start to his managerial career.
This season, his Real Madrid side are leading the La Liga table and are also doing really well in the Champions League. We have to wait and see what future holds for the French gaffer.
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Snehanjan Banerjee
Snehanjan is a journalist at Sportskeeda covering European football news. A hardcore Liverpool fan for over two decades, he has been covering the game since the past 8 years and always strives to give readers relevant, accurate and credible content.
Snehanjan developed an interest in football at a very young age, thanks to his father watching football on TV. His favorite player is club legend Steven Gerrard and his favorite manager is another legend in Jurgen Klopp. The ‘Miracle of Istanbul’ i.e., Liverpool beating AC Milan in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final left an indelible mark on him. He believes that Liverpool is a family unlike other top clubs, which sets them apart.
Snehanjan also follows Indian Super League and the I-League, although the latter is closer to his heart. If he could change a rule in football, it would be VAR not pointing out mistakes of on-field officials unless they are clear and obvious errors. Outside the football world, Snehanjan likes to explore the various genres of music and watch movies and shows on OTT. He’s also a car enthusiast and likes to follow the automobile world.
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