France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has questioned the quality of the playing surface at MetLife Stadium, saying the temporary grass pitch installed for the World Cup felt like an artificial surface rather than real turf.
France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal at the New Jersey venue on Tuesday. Rabiot, 31, played the full 90 minutes and provided the assist for Bradley Barcola's goal — France's second of the evening — before voicing his concerns after the final whistle.
