Superrangers
Well-Known Member
I agree it’s hard to compare Zidane to Mourinho. Zidane has only been in management for 3 years. For Mourinho to win with Porto in particular was a big deal. I do think timing helped in that most of the big clubs had transitional periods or ageing teams, the galactico era was coming to an end, Man Utd’s side were in a changing period, Barcelona were nothing like they are now and Bayern had an ageing team.Let's not forget the changes he made to that squad though in his first season...
Also, Zidane inherited an unbelievable squad. Did he actually sign anyone of note in his first season?
It's silly to even compare Zidane to Mourinho or Guardiola IMO - especially Mourinho. He won the CL with Porto and Inter.
The final of Porto v Monaco is probably the last with none of the bigger sides in it.
I also think Zidane may not manage elsewhere. I think Real is his club now. Perhaps I could be wrong?