Ligue 1: Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe temporarily excluded from the Olympique de Marseille squad following their dispute in Rennes
Marseille's Rabiot and Rowe Excluded After Violent Dressing Room Altercation
In a shocking turn of events, Marseille (OM) has suspended Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe from the first team and placed them on the transfer list following a violent dressing room altercation. The incident occurred after OM's 1-0 defeat to Rennes and has left the club's management in disbelief.
According to reports, the altercation was so severe that it resembled a "bar fight." Witnesses describe the scene as quite loud, with expletives and insults exchanged between Rabiot and Rowe, almost leading to a physical altercation. The incident was so intense that one teammate ended up unconscious on the floor.
Roberto De Zerbi, the OM manager, described the incident as "unacceptable" and "extremely violent." The club has taken swift disciplinary action, with Rabiot and Rowe not expected to participate in the upcoming game against Paris FC. This decision signifies OM's strict stance on discipline but also poses a risk to their squad depth and consistency given both players' importance.
The incident has not been resolved as of yet, and no specific return date has been announced for Rabiot and Rowe. The English winger's potential departure from the club has been a topic of recent transfer rumors, and the altercation with Rabiot could potentially expedite his departure.
The Velodrome stadium will be the venue for OM's upcoming match against Paris FC, which is scheduled for Saturday at 5 pm. The club cannot fine Rabiot and Rowe, but could ask them to donate money to the OM Foundation as a form of punishment.
The incident was reported by Ici Provence and RMC Sport, and the club has characterized the behavior as a "behavior problem." The club's stance on discipline is clear, and it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold in the ongoing campaign.
This news comes at a crucial time for OM, as they look to bounce back from their opening Ligue 1 defeat. The club will need to find replacements for Rabiot and Rowe quickly if they are to successfully navigate the season ahead. The future of both players with the club remains uncertain, and fans will be watching closely to see how this situation develops.
