Rabiot: ‘A new Milan position, but one I know and like’ against Lazio | OneFootball

Adrien Rabiot confirms his change of role for Milan against Lazio this evening. ‘I know this position better and I certainly like it.’

It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Genoa vs. Frosinone and Atalanta vs. Cagliari on the Serie A Liveblog.

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 28: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of AC Milan, reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Venezia FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

There are quite a few changes to the starting XI, as Alphadjo Cisse and Ruben Loftus-Cheek start together in support of striker Goncalo Ramos.

That means Rabiot drops back into midfield with Luka Modric, having until now been used in the more advanced trequartista role by coach Ruben Amorim, as Yunus Musah is sent to the bench.

Rabiot versatility helps Amorim

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 28: Adrien Rabiot of Milan on the ball under pressure from Antoine Hainaut of Venezia during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Venezia FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“We talked about my position when I arrived, both as a trequartista and in midfield, so I alternate between the two roles in training,” Rabiot told DAZN Italia.

“It also depends on how he wants to see me playing in the midfield and what the team needs more. Personally, I feel good both in midfield and in a slightly more advanced position, I always try to give my best.”

TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan scores his team’s second goal past Diego Mascardi of Torino FC during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on August 23, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Arriving late to pre-season training due to France’s long run at the World Cup, Rabiot only got his first start in the 1-1 draw away to Juventus.

“I didn’t do quite as well in Turin also due to my fitness levels, as obviously I need to get back to 100 per cent. I try to listen to the coach and do what he asks of me.

“I will be in midfield with Modric today, a position I know better and I certainly like. However, the individual aspect isn’t important, we must try to work together as a team and win,” concluded Rabiot.