Former France manager Raymond Domenech has explained why he expects Zinedine Zidane to succeed at Real Madrid, calling him a "human god".
Domenech managed France during the 2006 World Cup and saw Zidane sent off after head-butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi.
The 63-year-old believes that 'Zizou' is a special character and will be able to unlock things other managers haven't been able to with this Real squad.
"Zidane is a myth," Domenech told Le Monde.
"A myth capable of setting off emotions in people, and not only positive ones.
"He's not a smooth star, he's not a nice guy. He's capable of anything and that's what makes him a human god.
"From now on, Zidane will be judged on his results. If he's a champion, his legend will reinforce itself.
"But if that's not the case, it will be another story. Mourinho was a god too and we see what's happened to him. Sport is ruthless."
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Zidane takes charge of his first game on Saturday, as Real Madrid host Deportivo La Courna at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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