Response from OM to Rabiot and Rowe: statement

Who would have bet on this at the start of the season? After the Bielsa fiasco in 2015, here we are starting Ligue 1 with a defeat against Rennes and, in the wake of it, an internal crisis that already has the Canebière trembling. Adrien Rabiot, who arrived last year and was supposed to embody the renewal of our OM, finds himself on the transfer list... after an altercation in the locker room with Jonathan Rowe. Are you surprised? Honestly, I expected anything but this.

A strong choice by the management: we sanction, no favoritism

According to the official statement, the management applied zero tolerance following "unacceptable behavior" by Rabiot and Rowe after the match. For once, no beating around the bush – the club assumes responsibility and puts both on the market, as a reminder to everyone that nobody is above the crest. But is this really the best way to manage a guy of Rabiot's caliber, with one year left on his contract, when we're already lacking leaders on the field? Let's discuss...

What risks for OM? Are we talking about sports and finances?

Sports-wise, are we shooting ourselves in the foot, right? Rabiot, despite his mood swings, remains an experienced player and a potential leader. Kicking him out of the squad so early, it smells like a replay of past mistakes. In resale, let's be honest: a player who comes out of a clash and no longer has the club's trust lowers his value. With one year left on his contract, we risk giving away a valuable asset. Honestly, who will pay top dollar under these conditions?

Alternatives for the transfer window? Who do we bet on now?

The real question is: what do we do behind? The transfer market is closing soon, and reinforcements in the midfield are not lining up. Are we really giving the young academy players their chance? Or will we have to look for a plan B in desperation, with the little budget we have left? Come debate: who do you see replacing Rabiot in recovery?

Can the locker room recover? Your move!

You can tell the atmosphere is tense, and this kind of sweeping change can either bring the group back together or lead to another troubled season. What do you think, friends? Did the management make the right decision by cutting to the chase so quickly, or should it have been handled internally, away from the media buzz? Let's discuss in the comments: should we turn the page on Rabiot, or try to patch things up for the good of our OM? We await your opinions!