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Adrien Rabiot pushed out after France-Italy

While the midfielder of the France team is in full reconstruction, Adrien Rabiot was the target of criticism after the

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:42 AM
Adrien Rabiot pushed out after France-Italy
Key Things to Know
  • Adrien Rabiot has faced heavy fan criticism calling for his exclusion from France's starting lineup following a 1-1 draw with Italy.
  • The 1-1 match saw France concede a goal after Rabiot made a difficult pass to Lucas Da Cunha under pressure from Alessandro Bastoni.
  • Writer Manu Tournoux argues supporters hold Rabiot more accountable than Da Cunha due to Rabiot's vast international experience.
The Story in 60 Seconds

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has faced widespread criticism from supporters calling for his removal from the starting lineup following a 1-1 draw against Italy. Despite starting under manager Zinedine Zidane, the AC Milan player struggled to convince fans and was heavily scrutinized for his role in the goal conceded by the national team.

Writer Manu Tournoux analyzes the goal sequence, noting that Rabiot made an ill-advised, bouncing pass to Lucas Da Cunha while Alessandro Bastoni was pressing. The article highlights that fans have been harsher on the experienced Rabiot than on Da Cunha, given Rabiot's extensive international track record.

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