After five years in Italy, Adrien Rabiot made a remarkable return to Ligue 1 with Olympique de Marseille (OM). Following the 1-2 victory against Nantes, the midfielder spoke in the mixed zone about his debut with his new club.
At 29, the ex-PSG player chose a difficult path by joining OM, but he seems determined to succeed. Adrien Rabiot played his fifth match in the Marseille jersey, he is positive about his adaptation: “It’s okay, I’m finding my legs little by little. I'm happy to get through 90 minutes. »
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Communication with Zerbi’s coach
In the mixed zone, Rabiot explained that he works closely with the coach to optimize his positioning in midfield. “We talk a lot with the coach about positioning with Pierre (Hojbjerg) and the third midfielder. The coach tries to find the best role for everyone”he declared.
Regarding his repositioning as a right relay player, Rabiot indicated that it was a strategic decision by the coach. “Being left-handed, I often played on the left, but he prefers a right-hander on the left and a left-hander on the right. This position suits me too, and we have a lot of freedom on the pitch”he added.
We have a lot of freedom on the ground — Rabiot
Rabiot also stressed the importance of collective rehabilitation. “A lot of players come from abroad, you have to integrate. I have just returned from abroad myself, and the coach is also discovering a new championship. There is a lot to work on, but we are currently second in the standings, which is positive”he concluded.
In short, Rabiot seems ready to take on the challenge of Ligue 1 with OM, despite the adjustments necessary to find his rhythm. His experience and willingness to adapt could prove decisive for the Marseille club in the weeks to come.
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