Saudi FootballUpdated November 7

Hadji says Theo’s defense may not suit Zidane.

Hadji calls Theo Hernández an outstanding player, says he is doing well going forward and notes he was a key part of Didier Deschamps’s plans for France. But Hadji’s explanation for Zidane not including him starts at the other end of the pitch: he says Zidane has plenty of left-back options and wants someone strong and disciplined defensively, with defense taking priority over attack. Theo’s defensive level, Hadji says, is one of the things he is criticized for, even as he brings danger going forward. Hadji adds that Theo’s opportunity will come.

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