French midfielder, Adrien Rabiot, returned to his new role in the selection and his relationship with Didier Deschamps.
Since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Adrien Rabiot seems to have reached a new level in the French team. The Juventus midfielder and Blues executive also spoke about his role in the French midfield, halfway between offensive and defensive. A positioning that suits the “Duke” much better than that of defensive midfielder.
“It is different from the one I occupy at Juventus, in a three-way environment, where I am a little higher up. In the selection, given our offensive players, the coach asks me to be a little more in the game, to project myself a little less. Despite everything, I like this role because we are supposed to have the ball a little more than the opponent so we are called upon to play the game and I touch a lot of balls.explained the former Parisian to The Team this Monday. I think the coach has also adapted to me in the sense that he grants me a little more freedom than before. He knows the player I am, the qualities I have and what I can bring to the team. Finally, having a little more freedom raises the question of position less.
“I felt restricted in low point”
The vice-world champion admitted to having had some difficulties during his debut with the French team and at Paris Saint-Germain as a low central midfielder. “At one point, there was a lot of talk about playing sentinel, at PSG or in the national team, and it’s true that I felt restricted as a low point. But currently, playing two or three, I feel really good, Rabiot assured before mentioning the confidence that Didier Deschamps gives him. The confidence of the coach to maintain the balance? This is what I see, what I also feel when I speak with him. He gives me this freedom knowing that I will maintain the balance. Even without him telling me, I understand it”confided the native of Saint-Maurice.
