Rabiot at OM, the misfortune of others

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By: Manu Tournoux

The arrival of Adrien Rabiot in Marseille is shaking up the locker room somewhat. At least two OM players would not look favorably on the recruitment of the ex-Juventus and PSG player.

In the era of illicit justice being served on social media,
Adrien Rabiot has been convicted on multiple occasions. Many PSG supporters attacked the midfielder when his transfer was made official.
transfer to OM. We can understand the surprise of some to see the former Parisian player (2010 to 2019 including two years at the training center and six months on loan at Toulouse) sign with the southern enemy.

Adrien Rabiot signed a two-year contract with OM this week as a free agent. I don’t have to explain anything to anyone, I’m making my career,
said the midfielder at a presentation press conference held on Wednesday.. I made this choice very calmly, I am really happy to be here. It may disappoint some, but it is a choice that is mine. »

Kondogbia, is it over?

The former Juventus player (2019-2024) will probably cause more irritation, this time in the OM locker room. He didn’t come to polish the OM bench, cut lemons or eat chichi-frégis. He will therefore take a starting place, most likely that of midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, the left-footed leaning ofand Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Valentin Rongier must also be concerned about his short-term future under Roberto de Zerbi. The Italian coach currently considers the former OM captain as a replacement, or interim right-back as against
Nice (2-0)
Rabiot’s presence seems to reduce the competition to nothing in a three-man midfield, including Amine Harit, untouchable since the start of the season.

Will Adrien Rabiot play his first minutes in Marseille on Sunday evening against OL (5th day of Ligue 1)? The player concerned did not maintain any suspense in front of the media on Wednesday: “ I have been training but I am not at my best either, I have not been able to work collectively and with the ball. I feel good but I think it is a bit short for this weekend. I hope to be available very soon.
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