The ex-Real Madrid boss believes his former assistant has the charisma and personality to develop into a successful coach and will do well at the Spanish side
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Zinedine Zidane to succeed at Real Madrid and believes his former assistant has all the qualities to become a great coach.
Zidane replaced Rafael Benitez as Madrid manager last month, and has guided the club to four wins and a draw in his five games in charge, scoring 19 goals in that time.
And Ancelotti feels the former France and Madrid midfielder has great potential as a first-team boss.
"The best thing you can say about Zidane is that he doesn't have experience, just like when I started coaching or my professional playing career," the ex-Madrid boss said.
"Zidane has everything you need to be a great coach. He has the ability, charisma, personality and knows football inside-out. He has the profile of a Real Madrid coach.
"A coach succeeds by working hard to ensure his players give their all. Zidane has that charisma and personality, meaning his players will respond well to him."
Los Blancos currently sit four points behind league leaders Barcelona after 23 matches, though the Catalan side have a game in hand over them.
Madrid's next game is at home to Athletic Club, who are sixth>
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