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'It did us good' – Roberto De Zerbi claims Adrien Rabiot fight with Jonathan Rowe benefited Marseille as coach hints at problem with AC Milan midfielder

Months after the explosive dressing-room fight that rocked Marseille and sent Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe out of the club, coach Roberto De Zerbi has said the team are better off without the duo. The pair were sold in response to the altercation that occurred after their first game of the season and De Zerbi has hinted at deeper problems with French midfielder Rabiot as he defended the club's reaction.

'No regrets' – Adrien Rabiot affair not causing any sleepless nights for Marseille president as he breaks silence on Jonathan Rowe dressing room fight

Marseille president Pablo Longoria has opened up about the departure of key midfielder Adrien Rabiot after his dressing room bust-up with England international Jonathan Rowe. Longoria says Rabiot's exit was not pre-determined and the club have been left with a void after his transfer to AC Milan. However, the Marseille president claims the club needed to act to maintain the spirit of discipline.