New Rabiot Role in 3-4-2-1 Formation Could Inspire Amorim’s Milan to Victory

FolioPitch.com – 12 August 2026 | The new season is just around the corner, and AC Milan is still trying to find its footing under the guidance of coach Ruben Amorim. Despite a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in pre-season, Amorim is not giving up on his vision for the team, and it seems he is exploring new roles for his players to fit into the 3-4-2-1 formation. One of these roles could be for Adrien Rabiot, who has been touted as a potential trequartista behind striker Goncalo Ramos.

Rabiot, a France international, has shown his eye for goal in the past, particularly in his previous role at Olympique Marseille under Roberto De Zerbi. In that position, he scored eight goals and assisted five in just 22 games. He also contributed six goals and five assists in 32 appearances for Milan last season, making him an attractive option for Amorim.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan Press, and other sources, Amorim’s idea is to use Rabiot and Christian Pulisic in the supporting trequartista role behind the centre-forward. This would not be entirely new for Rabiot, who has experience playing in this position. If he were to take on this role, it would free up a midfield slot for Luka Modric, which would likely be handed to Ardon Jashari.

This also raises questions about the future of Rafael Leao, who is expected to leave the club this summer. However, this remains hypothetical, as Rabiot is yet to even meet Amorim, as he delayed his return from a post-World Cup vacation.

Amorim’s experiment with the 3-4-2-1 formation is still in its early stages, and it will be interesting to see how he decides to deploy his players in the upcoming season. With Rabiot’s potential in the trequartista role, AC Milan could be looking at a bright future under Amorim’s guidance.