The arrival of Adrien Rabiot at OM has raised great hopes, but the French midfielder is still struggling to fully establish himself. In search of his optimal physical level after a summer of solo training, Rabiot must catch up. Didier Deschamps nevertheless selected him for the Nations League, emphasizing that “
Rabiot returns, even if he is not yet at the top “. Marseille supporters expect him to regain all his stamina to strengthen the team.
A position discussed by De Zerbi
The tactics of Roberto De Zerbi, who plays Rabiot as a right relay, raises questions. Accustomed to playing on the left, the player must adapt to this new configuration, a choice assumed by De Zerbi to create an interior game by shifting the profiles of his players. “ It’s a position that suits me, even if I prefer to play higher », Confided Rabiot. However, the effectiveness of this strategy remains to be proven, and the understanding with his teammates could still evolve to best exploit his potential.
