Rudiger: Ancelotti key to Real Madrid move
Antonio Rudiger said on Monday Carlo Ancelotti was instrumental in his decision to join Real Madrid from Chelsea this summer.
Antonio Rudiger said on Monday Carlo Ancelotti was instrumental in his decision to join Real Madrid from Chelsea this summer.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has urged fans to curb their risky behaviour to protect English football’s “unique atmosphere” after Antonio Rudiger was struck by a lighter thrown from the away supporters during Sunday’s win over Tottenham.
Chelsea reached the League Cup final with a 1-0 win at Tottenham as Antonio Rudiger’s goal and three VAR decisions helped the Blues seal a 3-0 aggregate success on Wednesday.
Chelsea are confident of keeping 28-year-old centre-half Antonio Rudiger, aafter talks between the German player and Real Madrid ended when his conditions were knocked back, according to reports.
Thomas Tuchel has insisted Chelsea’s out-of-contract defensive quartet know how much they are valued at Stamford Bridge amid big decisions on their future.
Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger have bolstered Chelsea’s defensive options ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Malmo.
Frank Lampard has played down Toni Rudiger’s Chelsea omission despite the Germany defender eyeing a loan move away from Stamford Bridge.
Antonio Rudiger says Chelsea’s summer transfer activity has sent a message to the players already at the club that they need to step up.
David de Gea had a day to forget as Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount helped Chelsea outlcass Manchester United 3-1 in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger concedes that facing Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday will be a tough prospect, but feels that Olivier Giroud’s return to scoring form puts the Blues in good stead ahead of the showpiece clash.