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Feb112021 by JBNo Comments

Rudiger reveals his theory for Havertz & Werner’s struggles at Chelsea

Premier League

Antonio Rudiger has backed Timo Werner and Kai Havertz to come good after their slump at Chelsea and explained how both players need time to adjust to a new league. Werner completed a move from Leipzig to Chelsea in the summer and started promisingly, scoring eight goals in his first 12 matches for the club under Lampard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Werner has looked short of confidence since November and has scored just once against Morecambe in his last 19 matches in all competitions. It’s been a similar story with Havertz, who became Chelsea’s second most-expensive signing after Kepa when he made a £62m transfer move from Leverkusen to the blues back in September. ‘Our relationship is good. I’ve known the guys for a long time, especially Tim...

Feb102021 by JBNo Comments

Rudiger aims swipe at Lampard as he says Tuchel ‘knows what he wants’

Premier League

Antonio Rudiger has hailed the immediate impact of Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea after three consecutive wins, while appearing to make a subtle swipe towards Frank Lampard. After the draw against Wolves in his first game in charge, Tuchel has helped the club to wins over Burnley, Tottenham and Sheffield, and he has started implementing his attacking philosophy on the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel took over at Chelsea following the sacking of club legend Frank Lampard amid a disappointing run of form. Rudiger had been frozen out by Lampard, and he was even recently forced to shoot down 'nonsense rumours' that he played a major part in the former midfielder's sack after the relationship between the two became strained. But now with Tuchel incha...

Feb32021 by JBNo Comments

Antonio Rudiger speaks out on training bust-up with Cesar Azpilicueta

Premier League

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger insists he hasn't had any clash with Cesar Azpilicueta despite reports of a rift between both players. The Garmany international has been heavily speculated to have been a troublemaker in the Chelsea squad after the sacking of Frank Lampard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Rudiger has now denied all reports suggesting he played a part in Lampard's sack. And there was speculation claiming Rudiger had many run-ins with Azpilicueta on the training ground, but the Chelsea player has denied having any problems with his teammate. "There has never been any problem with Azpi," Rudiger told the Athletic. "He’s my captain and I’m very thankful that he and also Tammy reacted that quickly after they’d heard the rumours on soci...

Nov162020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea star wants Barcelona transfer move in January

Premier League

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is interested in signing for Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to reports in Spain. The German centre-back has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea and is yet to play any game in the Premier League this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard favouring a partnership of Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma in his defence, Rudiger’s future at the club is now in huge doubt. According to Sport, Barcelona want to sign a new central defender in the January window and Manchester City’s Eric Garcia is their number one target. But, the report claims that if the La Liga giants are unable to bring Garcia back to the club, their alternative transfer target is Chelsea's Rudiger. ...

Sep242020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona leading race to sign Chelsea outcast Antonio Rudiger

Premier League, La Liga

Barcelona are leading the race to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, although his former side Roma and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on his signature. The Germany international has fallen down the pecking order under Frank Lampard at the Bridge and has not featured in any of their first three matches this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Andreas Christensen and Kurt Zouma have started both Premier League matches at centre-back, while Fikayo Tomori and Thiago Silva started the Carabao Cup 6-0 victory over Barnsley on Wednesday. This leaves Rudiger as fifth choice central defender at Chelsea, and Lampard is happy to let him leave before the summer transfer window closes on 5 October. According to German publication Kicker, Barcelona ar...

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard refuses to rule out the exits of Hudson-Odoi & Rudiger this summer

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has refused to rule out Toni Rudiger and Callum Hudson-Odoi leaving the club this transfer window. Rudiger is open to leaving with Paris Saint Germain reportedly interested after he was left out of Chelsea’s team to face Liverpool on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bayern have also renewed their interest in Hudson-Odoi although Chelsea would not allow him leave while Christian Pulisic is out injured and the winger will start in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Hudson-Odoi needs minutes to get back to full fitness after injury and seeing his form drop after his break into the England set-up but he seems unlikely to join another Premier League side. Lampard was asked if either player could leave Chelsea in this window...

Sep122020 by JBNo Comments

Rudiger reacts to Chelsea’s transfer deals for Havertz & Thiago Silva

Premier League

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is delighted the club have signed Germany team-mate Kai Havertz and says he wants to learn from fellow summer signing Thiago Silva. Chelsea wrapped up a £70m deal for Havertz last week, with the German star joining the likes of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Chilwell and Silva in arriving at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The blues signed Brazilian defender Thiago Silva on a free transfer after he ended his eight-year spell at PSG, in which he won several Ligue 1 titles and reached the Champions League final last season. On the signing of Silva, Chelsea defender Rudiger said: ‘He is one of the best of his generation, definitely. ‘Of course, first of all, to learn from such a great player and everything, and als...

Sep12020 by JBNo Comments

Antonio Rudiger reveals his role in Kai Havertz joining Chelsea

Premier League

Antonio Rudiger played an important role in Timo Werner joining Chelsea this summer and the player admits he’s ‘hoping’ his contribution pays off again, with Kai Havertz set for a move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have been making up for lost time after their two-window transfer ban and appear immune from the financial issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, bringing in Werner, Ziyech, Chilwell, Malang Sarr and Thiago Silva this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have now set their sights on finalising a transfer for Leverkusen midfielder Havertz, who has agreed a five-year deal with Frank Lampard’s side. It’s understood the Premier League side will pay Leverkusen £72m up front and a further £18m in bonuses for the German star. Havert...

Jul122020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard speaks out on Antonio Rudiger after another poor performance

Premier League

Frank Lampard says he has no problem with Antonio Rudiger after he was left out of the starting lineup for the third straight match before delivering a poor cameo off the bench against Sheffield. The German lost his place in the team after the defeat to West Ham, though he was called into action against Sheffield United after Christensen picked up an injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea looked more solid when Rudiger came on at second-half, though the 27-year-old’s poor clearance presented a chance for David McGoldrick who made it 3-0 to finally kill the game. Rudiger has received huge criticism from Chelsea supporters recently, while Lampard has been linked with signing defensive reinforcements this summer window, though he says he is happy ...

Jun242020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner needs to perform or I’m in big trouble – Rudiger

Premier League

Antonio Rudiger says he will be in big trouble with Chelsea if Timo Werner flops at Stamford Bridge after he played an important role in convincing the striker to complete a move from Leipzig. The 24-year-old looked destined to join Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool but the financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic saw the Reds pull out of a summer move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This cleared the path for Chelsea to sign the forward and Frank Lampard was in constant contact with the German before the club’s official announcement this month. Rudiger, who has played with Werner at both the club and international level with Stuttgart and Germany, also spoke regularly with the player before his £53m move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoo...