Rabiot: My physical condition has fully recovered and I can’t wait to participate in the Milan Derby

Hupu November 20th: Milan midfielder Rabiot accepted an exclusive interview with DAZN today. He also talked about the upcoming Milan Derby and other topics.

How is your physical condition now?

"I'm fine, I've been training in the gym and off the court these past few weeks, and now it's just time to step on the court! I'm in good shape both on a muscular and mental level."

Talking about his determination:

"No athlete likes to be injured, and I regret not being able to help the team during this period. I spent more time recovering, because as long as the calf muscles are involved, you have to be careful and it is best not to risk missing another three or four weeks."

What was the team's performance during the absence?

"I always think that I can help the team. If I am on the court, we will be stronger because I always go all out to do my best for my teammates. The team has experienced positive and negative moments so far. We performed well against strong teams such as Roma, Naples and Atalanta, but there was something missing against Pisa and Parma. The team's concentration is lower and the stability is reduced."

What is Allegri's mentality?

"I've always got on really well with the manager and I'm really happy to be working with him again, I love being with the right people. Milan is an extraordinary club with a rich history and it would be fantastic to win here. I feel like I'm in the right position to do what I love most and continue to improve. Allegri is great, he always stays positive and knows how to communicate with everyone. On the pitch I love his 'fire', his determination and his desire to win. "I can always find the right words in his speech, even when we're not doing well at the end of the game. His personality gets into your head and this young team will benefit a lot from that. I'm a crazy horse for the manager - I'm the kind of player who always goes all out and runs back and forth. He loves horses and I think he'll like that horse racing metaphor."

About the Milan derby?

"It was an electric game. I have never seen a Milan derby in the stadium, but I can't wait to experience it in person because I love this type of game so much. You can never really feel the atmosphere on TV. I can responsibly say that if I played in a derby like this, it would be great, if I can win with my own goal in the last minute The next game will be even better! The game will be difficult, we are two strong teams, and the result will be determined by the details. Maignan told me how important it is to win for history and for the fans. These words make me motivated, and I have not played for a month, and I am very eager to return to the court."

About the Thuram brothers?

"Marcus is a friend of mine and we just contacted him a few days ago. I will also message him before the derby and we can joke about these things, but not too much. We talk about a lot of things and he asked me if I am free to go somewhere this offseason, but I need to train and I would rather focus on recovery. But I We are in constant contact and we have a good relationship. Who is better, him or Kefren? Whenever Marcus talks about his younger brother, he always says that his younger brother is stronger, more talented, younger and has a lot to prove. I am surprised that Marcus can become an important player for Inter Milan so quickly in these seasons."

About the title race?

"We have a strong team. With my mentality, I will try to push all my teammates to be their best, and we are a very good team. The important thing is to stay close to the top, but the season is still long. There are many games in November and December, including the Super Cup, and that is one of our goals. Come February, we will have a small reference of where we can end up."