Following the first four matches of Zinédine Zidane as the coach of the French national team, several differences have become evident compared to the previous era under Didier Deschamps. After 12 years of Deschamps' leadership, many were curious about how Zidane’s arrival would change the way the team operates. After this initial phase, it is clear that some notable changes are already taking shape. Zidane’s influence is most visible in two areas: the style of play he promotes and the selection of players that align with this approach. While the choice of formation is not the main difference—Deschamps often used a 4-3-3 formation—the way players are used within these systems has shifted. For example, the midfield profile has changed significantly, with players like Lucas Da Cunha, known for his ball distribution skills, being favored over Aurélien Tchouaméni, who was more of a defensive midfielder under Deschamps. Additionally, Rayan Cherki has been moved to a more central role, and Eduardo Camavinga has regained a prominent spot. This approach has led to the team maintaining around 65% ball possession in three consecutive matches. Defensively, Zidane has initiated a renewal, particularly among the full-backs. His main bet has been on Andy Diouf, but the results have been inconclusive so far. In central defense, the new addition is Jérémy Jacquet, though he was already a known name at Liverpool and had been considered a natural choice for the team since the start of the season. Up front, the main changes involve player positioning rather than new arrivals. Kylian Mbappé has been placed on the left, Michael Olise on the right—mirroring his role at Bayern Munich—and Ousmane Dembélé in the center, similar to his position at Paris Saint-Germain. This setup reflects Zidane’s emphasis on pressing. It will be interesting to see if this formation changes in November, especially if Mbappé moves to the center, allowing Désiré Doué to take over the left side. While nothing is set in stone, the early signs indicate that the foundation for Zidane’s era is being laid.