Tag: Rudiger
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Chelsea defender reveals Tuchel’s words of inspiration
Following Saturday’s impressive 2-1 victory at champions-elect Manchester City, Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has revealed how manager Thomas Tuchel’s half-time pep talk spurred the players on. “At half-time, we were still in the game and the coach highlighted that to us,” Rudiger told Chelsea’s official website. “He wanted us to go out and show spirit,…
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Chelsea begin contract talks with Antonio Rudiger
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is set to hold talks with the Premier League club about his future. The German is firmly in the plans of coach and countryman Thomas Tuchel, and has played a key part in the team reaching the Champions League and FA Cup finals. Rudiger’s contract expires next summer, and the club…
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Europa: I want Roma to beat Man Utd – Rudiger
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is backing Roma against Manchester United this week. Roma go to Old Trafford on Thursday for the first-leg of their Europa League semifinal. After Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at Champions League opponents Real Madrid, Rudiger, a former Roma defender, has wished his old team the best for the tie. He told Sky…
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I wouldn’t fight Rudiger, Azpilicueta or Kovacic – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has named three of his players that he would never want to fight. The German was asked about the mentality and tenacity of his team as they prepare for a Champions League quarter final second leg against FC Porto. The Blues are 2-0 up from the first leg, and will be…
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I spoke with Jose Mourinho, PSG – Rudiger
Antonio Rudiger has revealed he held talks with PSG and Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho last summer. The German defender decided to stay at Chelsea and has since become a regular under Thomas Tuchel. Speaking before Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 clash with Atletico Madrid, Rudiger said: “Some things I saw coming, but I didn’t see that…
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Tuchel has us pressing like Bayern, Liverpool – Rudiger
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger sees similarity between the playstyle of his club side and Bayern Munich. The Blues have been on an excellent run since new boss Thomas Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard. They are unbeaten in 12 matches in all competitions, their latest being a 2-0 success over Everton at home. “It gives…
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REVEALED: Chelsea captain Azpilicueta clashed with Rudiger
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has had a running battle this season with Toni Rudiger, it has been claimed. The Telegraph says Azpilicueta clashed with out-of-favour team-mate Rudiger ‘on more than one occasion’ as tensions flared between players prior to the sacking of Frank Lampard. One of Lampard’s biggest issues was his inability to trim his…
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Antonio Rudiger back on Barcelona radar
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger remains on Barcelona’s radar. Barca made an attempt for Rudiger in the final days of the summer market and are still keen, reports Mundo Deportivo. Barca will seek to set up a loan arrangement for Rudiger, who would arrive as cover for knee injury victim Gerard Pique. Pique isn’t expected to…
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Rudiger given chance for Chelsea return after Lampard heart-to-heart
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has buried the hatchet with central defender Antonio Rudiger, according to Tribalfootball. The German was out of favour at the club and was likely to move in the summer. But no transfer materialised, and now the Daily Mail reports Rudiger could be back in the Chelsea squad. The paper claims the…
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PSG chief blocked Tuchel from signing Rudiger
PSG coach Thomas Tuchel was blocked from signing Chelsea defender Toni Rudiger over the summer, it has been revealed. Rudiger had been made available by Chelsea and Tuchel was keen on signing his fellow German. However, while PSG were well placed to sign Rudiger, the deal eventually fell through – due to sporting director Leonardo’s…