Frank Lampard is in a position to get Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger out of the cold, he’s assured. The German centre-back has fallen in line this season, betting the moment on the violin striker of Kurt Zouma and Andreas Christensen.
The former Rome fell to the finish line following the arrival in summer of Brazilian power station Thiago Silva.
The writing appeared to be on the wall for Rudiger as he ruled six of Chelsea’s first seven games of the new season.
Tottenham, Chelsea’s London opponent, was looking to take over that of the defending defender, as well as French champion Paris Saint-Germain.
However, the departure from Stamford Bridge never materialized for the 27-year-old, who naturally became involved in his playing time in west London.
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Frank Lampard supposedly will give Antonio Rudiger more playing time
But Rudiger will reportedly have more time soon.
The Daily Mail reports that german will look more like “constructive discussions” with Blues boss Frank Lampard.
Rudiger’s preference to leave the West Londoners is said to have been solely due to his eagerness to play normal football in the first team and a challenge with his coach.
Although Lampard intends to use Rudiger as normal, Germany’s foreigner can move to new pastures in January if they are satisfied with their role at Stamford Bridge.
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Lampard’s resolve to ostracism condemn Rudiger in a lack of words to his former Chelsea teammate Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink, who said: “Everyone made mistakes, but for me his most productive central defense is Rudiger.
“At the end of last season he didn’t have his most productive spell, he was off the team, however, if you look at a total season, he did the most productive thing. “
“Feel the danger and get rid of it. For Rudiger not to play yet, anything is happening.
Chelsea will return to action on Wednesday night, travelling to Russia to face FC Krasnodar in their Champions League Group E match.