Zidane urges Mou to revive Camavinga's confidence
Camavinga begins to rebuild his confidence with France and admits: “I need to make fewer mistakes here and at Madrid”. In Valdebebas there are already plans for him, while Zidane provides decisive support to Mou in the recovery of the young midfielder.
During pre‑season, the midfielder showed signs of confusion, failing at simple tasks such as a safety pass or a first touch. Mourinho, who arrived on July 13, has worked to rescue Camavinga, considering him useful for his project. Moreover, the former player has received Zidane's invaluable help.
Minutes played and return to the national team
At Real Madrid Camavinga has only featured in 38 % of the possible minutes, 240 minutes out of 630, after losing the match against Inter by sanction. Despite that, he has returned to the France squad, where Mou seeks to reintegrate him, as he demonstrated by starting him in the 4‑0 win over Málaga. The arrival of Tchouameni has also been a remedy for the team.
Interview at Clairefontaine and the search for consistency
French media, including L’Equipe, remind that the player “has to justify the confidence they have placed in him”. Zidane, who values his profile, used him in the 0‑1 friendly against Turkey, giving him twelve minutes and allowing Cherki to provide more control to the side. That intervention underscores the former coach’s faith in the Frenchman's potential. More control is what he was looking for.
Rodrygo’s training return lifts Real Madrid hopes for Mourinho
Yesterday, at Clairefontaine, Camavinga answered the question about his limited playing time with Madrid and France by saying: “I’ll be brief, it’s about consistency. I have to focus on the pitch and not make mistakes, that gives you consistency”. He acknowledges that lack of concentration is his Achilles’ heel. He also hopes to play again this Monday against Belgium at 20 :45, which will allow him to erase the bad taste of watching the World Cup on television.
In recent days, the player has found another confidence haven by reconnecting with former Rennes teammates such as Adrien Truffert, and with figures from the Breton academy, the Doué, Jacquet, Lepaul and Da Cunha. He also has the support of Zidane and David Bettoni, his assistant coach, both with a Madrid background. This morale boost will be useful for Mou when the break ends.
Camavinga, together with Thiago Pitarch, who plays for Castilla, has much to contribute this season, both to Real Madrid and to the French national team. The project in Valdebebas continues to progress, offering the youngster a path to regain the consistency he so desires.