Today marks Adrien Rabiot’s first official day as a Milan player. This morning he will land in Milan after his commitments with France and is expected at Milanello for his first training session with the team. Waiting for him will be Massimiliano Allegri, who strongly wanted him in his squad. The two know each other well, having worked together for several years at Juventus, and the Frenchman is certainly one of the coach’s trusted men.
Allegri and Rabiot, As reported this morning by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Rabiot already knows what Allegri will expect from him, which could help his integration. The midfielder is also already familiar with Serie A, so his adjustment period should be quick. The past month has been turbulent for Rabiot: after the Ligue 1 opener and his well-known clash with Rowe, he was excluded from the Marseille squad, which later gave the green light for his transfer to Milan in the final hours of the market.
Will Rabiot make his debut for Milan at San Siro?
During the international break, Rabiot only played short cameos against Ukraine and Iceland, so his physical condition is not at its best (his last start came on August 15). Today Allegri and his staff will personally assess his fitness, but he is unlikely to start on Sunday against Bologna at San Siro (ironically, Rowe also plays for the Rossoblu). A substitute appearance during the match seems more likely, giving him a first taste of the San Siro atmosphere.
