‘He hasn’t lost his touch’: France’s Kone impressed by Zidane in training

France midfielder Manu Kone has expressed his admiration for Zinedine Zidane after taking part in his first training sessions with the French football great.

Kone’s reaction focused on Zidane’s enduring ability on the ball, describing a player whose skills remain evident long after his playing career.

“He hasn’t lost his touch,” was Kone’s assessment after seeing Zidane up close on the training pitch.

For the France international, the early sessions offered a chance to witness firsthand the technique that made Zidane such a celebrated figure in French football.