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Fabio Capello has explained why Adrien Rabiot could be crucial for AC Milan in the Scudetto pursuit, and not just for his direct contributions on the pitch.
Rabiot has quickly become one of the fan favourites at Milan, working incredibly hard from the minute he got to the club. Even before he started scoring regularly, he was praised for helping the Rossoneri restore balance by making himself available in both phases of the game.
That said, the recent goals have certainly proved just how important the Frenchman is. The brace against Como was brilliant, taking his tally up to three goals for the season, and he also managed to win the penalty that brought Milan into the game.
Rabiot is a source of inspiration
In his latest editorial for Gazzetta dello Sport, Fabio Capello discussed the Scudetto race between Milan and Inter. While he stressed that others team likely will be involved as well, he said that the Rossoneri have a very good foundation to rely on.
At the heart of that foundation are players like Rabiot, who always follow Allegri’s instructions to the maximum. This inspires teammates to do the same and in football, we all know how important the collective effort is.
“Allegri, as mentioned, has rebuilt the team and has done so with players capable of bringing his temperament to the pitch. The most ‘Allegrian’ of them all is undoubtedly Rabiot, for the anger he displays on the pitch, the intensity he guarantees, and his desire to fight.
“The Frenchman perfectly embodies his coach’s spirit. And I’d also add Maignan, who, along with his compatriot, knows when to lead the team. This is a factor that could make the difference in the long run of the season.
“Another factor, perhaps even more crucial, will be confidence. If we look at AC Milan’s performance… The Rossoneri had slowed down, but then, when they needed to get going again, they showed they had players capable of turning games around. The victory against Como is just the latest example,” he wrote.
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