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Cardinale impressed by just two Milan players vs. Sassuolo, not Rabiot

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What football-italia.net reports

Following AC Milan's Serie A fixture against Sassuolo, owner Gerry Cardinale is reported to have been impressed by the performances of just two Milan players. Notably, French midfielder Adrien Rabiot was not among the players who caught the owner's eye, raising questions about his standing within the squad. The report highlights a gap between expectations and on-field output for the recently signed French international. With the club's hierarchy closely monitoring individual displays, the report could have implications for selection and confidence going forward.

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Socc360 insight

When a club owner singles out only two players for praise after a league match, it sends a signal about the overall state of the squad. Cardinale's reported focus on a narrow group of performers — and his apparent indifference to Rabiot's display — underlines the scrutiny the Frenchman is under in his early Milan spell. For a player of Rabiot's profile and transfer cost, failing to register on the owner's radar is a quiet but meaningful vote of no confidence that could shape minutes and role in the coming weeks.

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Data source: football-italia.net (via Socc360). Last updated .

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