Arrived at OM in September, Adrien Rabiot did not take long to establish himself as one of the basic men of the Marseille formation. With 9 goals and 4 assists in Ligue 1, he largely contributed to the qualification of Marseille for the Champions League. However, at the time of individual distinctions, the name of the tricolor environment shone by its absence. Difficult to be forgotten to swallow for such a constant yield player.
This is where the tone rose. Questioned by the square media, Rabiot did not hide his frustration: “I think back to a discussion with someone from the UNFP who had told me that it was anything that I do not appear in this team. I replied that I am top 3 field circles this season, and not 3rd! »» A without detour, reinforced by the public support of his coach Roberto de Zerbi, also ignored among the nominees. For Rabiot, he does not need these distinctions to validate his great season, but the symbol remains strong.
A forgetfulness that hurts: the explosive reaction of Adrien Rabiot will divide French football
Its versatility, its ability to raise their tone in major meetings and its international experience weighed heavily in the success of OM this year. Leader of the shadow, Rabiot quickly appealed to Marseille supporters and aroused the interest of his peers: several players would even have surveyed his opinion on the Marseille project, proof of his influence in the locker room.
Rabiot settles his accounts after his absence from the 11th of the year
But while supporters are already dreaming of seeing Rabiot shine in the Champions League at the Vélodrome, the main interested party remains cautious about the future. “I don't want to go back on what will happen next season”he said, leaving uncertainty. An interview is planned with Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia to take stock.
One year before the end of his contract, Adrien Rabiot embodies the new ambition of an OM who wants to find the heights. But this late recognition also underlines the difficulty of existing in a championship where individual distinctions are not always up to performance. For the number 25 Olympian, the most important is the ground – even if the trophies escape him, the flame does not vacillate.
