Eurosport: Milan also ‘particularly irritated’ by Rabiot case – the reasons

After being left annoyed by how Christian Pulisic was handled, AC Milan are also not happy with the lack of caution regarding Adrien Rabiot.

In case you missed the news, Rabiot returned from international duty with a goal to his name (in the 3-0 win over Azerbaijan) but sadly also a calf tear. An MRI on Thursday revealed the extent of the injury, and he will now miss at least one month as per reports.

Milan angry (again)

According to Eurosport, Milan are ‘particularly irritated’ by the management of Rabiot. While Didier Deschamps stated that the midfielder had suffered a ‘knock’ against Azerbaijan, it became apparent after further checks yesterday that it was far worse.

The Rossoneri did not expect a long absence for Rabiot, who was bought for just under €10m in the final hours of the 2025 summer transfer window. Indeed, the Milan staff stuck to Deschamps’ message after the first game of the break, believing that it was nothing serious.

Milan did not receive any further explanations from the French national team team camp, whose examinations were reportedly ‘not necessarily thorough’. Despite feeling pain he was on the bench against Iceland, which shows Les Blues’ staff considered the player’s injury to be minimal.

An internal Milan source apparently told Eurosport: “How could he be on the bench against Iceland on Monday if he had an injury?”

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Sports doctor Benjamin Meulenbroeks adds: “In the first hours or days after the appearance of a muscle injury, you can underestimate it because the hematoma may not yet have formed.

“Afterwards, between nothing and an injury that immobilises you for a month (grade 2 or 3), it’s surprising. Did they [France’s staff] really do an ultrasound/MRI exam? You can underestimate a muscle injury but in general, you can still see it. Afterwards, a blow received can cause an extrinsic injury.”

The player’s goal is to return for the derby against Inter on November 23. This case is reminiscent of the dispute that saw PSG and the French national team clash over the handling of Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué, with criticisms about a lack of communication.