Overview

• Roberto De Zerbi said the initial suspension of Adrien Rabiot was temporary but became definitive because of the reaction from the player's entourage.
• The coach described a "pub fight" in the Rennes locker room, saying security intervened and teammate Darryl Bakola briefly lost consciousness.
• Owner Frank McCourt issued a statement expressing full confidence in Pablo Longoria, Medhi Benatia and De Zerbi, emphasizing humility, discipline and respect.
• Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe remain on the transfer list, and French media report Rowe is in Bologna for a medical ahead of a potential move.
• De Zerbi said Rabiot is sorry yet views the sanction as harsh, and he signaled tactical changes with the expectation of adding four to six recruits.