Rabiot: “De Zerbi didn’t expect that”

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By: Manu Tournoux

Adrien Rabiot, back in Ligue 1 with OM, reveals the adjustments of Roberto De Zerbi, surprised by the demands of the championship. The duo is adapting for a promising season.

Back in Ligue 1 with Olympique de Marseille, Adrien Rabiot is gradually readjusting to the French championship after five years spent in Italy. During OM’s victory against Nantes (2-1), the midfielder highlighted the continuous adjustments made with coach Roberto De Zerbi, with whom he regularly discusses his positioning alongside Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg . In a right relay role, Rabiot claims to find better sensations: “I’m finding my legs little by little, I feel better”.

De Zerbi surprised by the demands of Ligue 1

When talking about the adaptation of new arrivals to OM, Rabiot also spoke about the challenges encountered by De Zerbi in Ligue 1. “The coach didn’t necessarily expect that”confided the player, recalling that several players and De Zerbi himself come from foreign championships. If the team is still in the break-in phase, Rabiot remains optimistic, recalling OM’s position at the top of the ranking despite the remaining work. For him, these tactical adjustments are promising for the rest of the season.

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