Real Madrid Castilla boss Zinedine Zidane says he son Enzo does not get any special treatment and is selected based on his form and performances.
The 1998 World Cup winner is now in his second season in charge of the reserve side who play in Spain’s third tier – Segunda B. After seven rounds of matches they sit fourth in the table as the look to challenge for promotion to La Segunda – the highest league they can play in.
Zidane’s son Enzo, a highly rated midfielder himself, has started all of Castilla’s games so far this campaign. But speaking to L’Equipe, Zindane said his son plays based on what he has shown in previous games – just like any other player.
He admitted Enzo is in a difficult position because in training and in games, he is treated the same as every other player but at home they have a normal father-son relationship.
“It’s tricky, but in the dressing room my son, Enzo, has to be just like any other player. Then, at home, he becomes my son again, but at the club I treat him like everyone else. I’m demanding and perhaps I’m even a little tougher on him, but I know he has more to offer. Enzo is playing more because he deserves it,” Zidane stated.
