"The former Marseille player's absence over the past month has impacted not only the team's results but also their playing style, and it's no coincidence that the Rossoneri's best performances came when he was alongside Luka Modric in the engine room. Rabiot brings leadership, technical quality and the ability to manage the pace of games, taking the sting out in the key moments with physicality and experience. Not only that, but he makes those around him better too."
"➤ Touches per game with Rabiot on the pitch (vs. Bologna, Udinese, Napoli and Juventus): 22-34-24-28. ➤ Touches per game without Rabiot on the pitch (vs. Fiorentina, Pisa, Atalanta, Roma and Parma): 52-82-46-28-53. Without Rabiot on the field - someone who becomes an additional playmaker alongside Modric when he starts - Fofana is getting on the ball twice as much, despite clearly not having the skill set to be a creator from deep."
A timely break gives Milan needed recovery time after a collapse against Parma. Massimiliano Allegri and his staff will focus on recovering Rabiot and improving Ardon Jashari's fitness. Rabiot's presence provides leadership, technical quality and game-management alongside Luka Modric, and his absence has altered the team's style. Statistical comparisons show Fofana receives far more touches and loses possession far more often without Rabiot, exposing a mismatch in role suitability. Milan have become more tactically organised with clearer principles, and the returns of Rabiot and Jashari could expand midfield options and stability.
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