Rabiot: I feel very good now and can’t wait to play in the Milan derby

Milan midfielder Rabiot accepted an interview with DAZN and talked about his recovery progress from injury, playing under Allegri, and the Milan Derby and other topics.

About recovery progress

Now I feel good and I have been training alone in the gym these past few weeks. It's just a matter of getting back on the court, and I feel very good physically and mentally. No player likes to be injured and I regret not being able to help the team during this time. It took me a little longer to recover this time because I had to be extra careful with the calf injury and it was best not to risk being out for another 3 to 4 weeks.

About absence

I always feel that I can help the team. If I am present, we will be stronger. I always give my best for the team and give as close as I can to my teammates. This period has been mixed. We played well against strong teams, but our performance against Pisa and Parma was lacking. We were not focused enough and the team's overall performance was not stable enough.

Playing under Allegri

I have always gotten along well with the coach and I am very happy to be able to work with him again. I like to work with the right people. Milan is a great club with a long history and winning the title here would mean a lot. I feel like I'm in the right place to do what I love most and continue to improve. Allegri was great, he always had a positive attitude and knew how to communicate with everyone. I love his passion, determination and desire to win. Every word he said resonated with me. Even if we didn't play well, he would always find the most appropriate wording. His personality is infectious and young players benefit from it. In the eyes of the coach, I am a "wild horse". I am the kind of player who runs back and forth and always gives his best. He loves horses, and I think this horse racing metaphor is apt.

About the Milan Derby

This is an exciting game. I have never watched the Milan Derby live, but I can’t wait. I like this type of game the most. You can’t really feel the live atmosphere when watching it on TV. It’s wonderful to be able to participate in such a derby in person. If we can win the game with a last-minute goal, that would be perfect! This will be a difficult game, both teams are very strong, and the outcome lies in the details. But Maignan told me about the importance of this game and how much a win means to the club's history and its fans. All this makes my blood boil. I can't wait to play. After all, I haven't played for a month and I want to play football so much.

About Thuram

Marcus is my friend and we talked a few days ago. I'll message him before the derby and we can joke around, but nothing too much. We talked about everything and he asked me if we could go somewhere together while I was out injured, but I had to focus on my recovery. We are in regular contact and have a good relationship. Who is stronger, him or his brother Kefren? Marcus always said that his younger brother was stronger, more talented, younger, and had more room for future development. I was impressed by how Marcus became a key player so quickly after arriving at Inter Milan.

About competing for the championship

We are a strong team. With my personality, I will motivate every teammate to perform at 100%. We are a great team. The important thing is to always stay at the top of the list, but the season is still long. There are many games from November to December, including the Italian Super Cup - that is also our goal. By February, we'll have a rough idea of ​​where the team ranks.