Zidane intensifies France's training, PSG spares Dembélé

In the Clairefontaine training centre, the France national team players already feel a change of tone: under the orders of Zinedine Zidane, the sessions are tougher than under the former manager.

According to L’Equipe, the Bleus perceive the training sessions led by Zizou as markedly more intense than those imposed by Didier Deschamps.

This development marks a break with Deschamps' working methods, who has long managed the Bleus with his own style.

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Paris Saint‑Germain's staff is said to have taken this new intensity into account to spare Ousmane Dembélé, granting him extra rest amid a busy schedule.

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PSG coach Luis Enrique thus limited Dembélé's workload before the match against Le Mans, where the club secured a 3‑1 victory.

This focus on the recovery of internationals reflects the major stakes for clubs that wish to preserve their key players.

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Finally, the 2025 Ballon d’Or should return to the Paris group for the away match at Manchester City, scheduled for Wednesday evening during the second matchday of the Champions League group stage.