Unionjack 7,531 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Rudiger proves just how important he will be to Sarri with dominant display vs Liverpool https://www.footballfancast.com/features/fixture-in-focus/chelsea-vs-liverpool/rudiger-proves-just-how-important-he-will-be-to-sarri-with-dominant-display-vs-liverpool Cosmin, Johnnyeye, Vesper and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Chelsea are planning to offer Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 25, a new contract in the region of £100,000-a-week. (Mail) Unionjack, Vesper and Johnnyeye 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Rudiger: “After the Wolves game Sarri was terrifying. He was going crazy. But that was okay because we shouldn’t have lost. The day after he was very calm. He made it clear that we have to believe in ourselves. He wanted us to go into the City game looking for a win”. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/how-terrifying-maurizio-sarri-inspired-chelsea-to-win-over-man-city-after-pain-of-wolves-loss-a4012941.html Johnnyeye, DDA and Unionjack 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyeye 7,509 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 3:38 PM, the wes said: Chelsea are planning to offer Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 25, a new contract in the region of £100,000-a-week. (Mail) yes pls, give the german panzer his contract Unionjack and Vesper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Antonio Rudiger explains how “terrifying” Sarri transformed Chelsea in 48 hours https://www.chelsea-news.co/2018/12/antonio-rudiger-explains-terrifying-sarri-transformed-chelsea-48-hours/ Johnnyeye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/how-terrifying-maurizio-sarri-inspired-chelsea-to-win-over-man-city-after-pain-of-wolves-loss-a4012941.html Quote How 'terrifying' Maurizio Sarri inspired Chelsea to win over Man City after pain of Wolves loss From utter dejection to jubilation, Chelsea engineered some turnaround in the space of just three days to become the first Premier team to beat Manchester City. Antonio Rudiger was one of the many Chelsea players looking inconsolable when leaving Wolves last Wednesday night, following a shock 2-1 defeat. It was the worst kind of preparation for the visit of the seemingly invincible City outfit. So, how did they do it? The Germany centre-half reveals that the first seeds were sown immediately after the loss at Molineux, as coach Maurizio Sarri addressed his players. “After the Wolves game, he (Sarri) was terrifying,” said Rudiger. “He was going crazy. But that was okay because we shouldn’t have lost this match.” While that outburst left everyone in no doubt that things had to improve, the really positive work took place on the training ground over the next 48 hours. They worked on the false nine formation, with Eden Hazardleading the line, which proved a key tactic that took City by surprise. But perhaps the biggest issue that needed to be resolved was mental, as Chelsea had gone from being unbeaten for over three months to losing twice in three matches. “The day after [the telling-off], [Sarri] was very calm and clear-minded,” added Rudiger. “He spoke with us and made it clear that we have to believe in ourselves. He wanted us to go into the City game looking for the win.” This is an early test of Sarri’s management that he had to pass. The Italian would have been under some scrutiny if Chelsea had suffered another loss in such a short period. The former Napoli coach had suggested on more than one occasion over the last few months that his players had some sort of mental problem. Hazard downplayed that following the defeat at Tottenham last month, but Rudiger admits there was a difference consensus of opinion when the players got together to discuss what was going wrong. “We spoke together,” he said. “We all knew what was going on, we didn’t have to lie to ourselves: the mentality was the problem. “One of the things that made us strong in difficult moments last season was that we knew how to suffer. This season, because things were going so good, we were thinking, ‘We don’t need to suffer’. “Two teams, Tottenham and Wolves, proved us wrong. That’s why, against Manchester City, everyone saw a team that was ready to fight. We wanted to take the supporters with us and we did that. “By ‘suffering’, what I mean is when we are having a tough time, we need to man up, keep our chins up and work. “We were playing beautiful football at the start of the season, but that doesn’t mean you forget the ugly side of it: winning tackles, tracking back, doing everything defensively. “Against Manchester City we were very clinical, which was also important. That has been missing over the last month, but against City we did something out of nothing.” Sarri’s decision to play Hazard up front meant that his two recognised strikers were snubbed. Olivier Giroud can at least console himself with being named on the bench, while Chelsea’s most expensive striker — Alvaro Morata — did not even make the squad. Given Hazard had made it clear he was not happy playing as a false nine the last time he played against City — under previous coach Antonio Conte last March — it was some gamble by Sarri. But Hazard set up both goals, firstly with a neat pass to N’Golo Kante before half-time and the second to David Luiz from a corner. “The coach has given everyone the chance this season to prove themselves,” Rudiger said. “Everyone has to accept this decision and perhaps it was a good [choice]. “It wasn’t like last season, when we tried to pump long balls to Eden. No, we tried to keep it on the ground. “But when the ball did go up in the air, Eden showed that he can keep the ball. That was very, very important for us to get away from [City’s] press — it meant we had some space to compete there. Of course, Eden on the ball is fantastic and he showed that against City.” Rudiger believes it is vital Chelsea now build on this triumph and cement their place in the top four. Sarri’s side sit above fifth-placed Arsenal — who they face on January 19 — on goal difference. Before that fixture, Chelsea have six matches against teams ranked ninth in the table and lower. “We have to stay switched on in our heads,” Rudiger concluded. “People will have seen us beat Manchester City and that is the standard we have set ourselves now. “We always have to try to bring this kind of performance, on the mental side and with the fighting spirit. “Do I think the race for the top four could be the closest yet? Yes. “Compared to last season, this is really tough. We are not allowed to make any mistakes because the other clubs will take advantage of them.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 On 12/10/2018 at 1:18 PM, kellzfresh said: Rudiger: “After the Wolves game Sarri was terrifying. He was going crazy. But that was okay because we shouldn’t have lost. The day after he was very calm. He made it clear that we have to believe in ourselves. He wanted us to go into the City game looking for a win”. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/how-terrifying-maurizio-sarri-inspired-chelsea-to-win-over-man-city-after-pain-of-wolves-loss-a4012941.html I like this as everyone including me saw Sarri as this dithering old happy chap and to see that he blows up, gets pissed and shouts at the lads makes me smile. I dont know if anyone realizes but Rudi had the most touches yesterday in 91. I must admit that it took me a little while to come round to the lad and he took some time to find his feet also. But I rechon the guys a phenom! nI so want to have KK standing next to him. It would be awe shattering. (yes I know the dreams of a old sad git!) His passing game is coming on a treat specially if Luiz is gettibg too much attention to spray the ball about. Antonio Rudiger’s ridiculous passing stats against Brighton https://www.chelsea-news.co/2018/12/antonio-rudigers-ridiculous-passing-stats-brighton/ kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 ‘Why would I sign a contract with Chelsea? I am not even speaking to them’ ANTONIO RUDIGER has confirmed he is not in talks with Chelsea over signing a new contract. https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1060269/Antonio-Rudiger-sign-contract-with-Chelsea-not-speaking-them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Terry > Carvalho > Rüdiger Anybody else think he is on his way to cementing a top 3 CB spot in the Roman Era? Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,178 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, manpe said: Terry > Carvalho > Rüdiger Anybody else think he is on his way to cementing a top 3 CB spot in the Roman Era? but but but Luiz! roflmaoooooooo Yes if Rudiger gives us 4,5 more years at this level he is in the top 3 IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, Vesper said: but but but Luiz! roflmaoooooooo Yes if Rudiger gives us 4,5 more years at this level he is in the top 3 IMHO. Not that he has much competition lol. Alex? Luiz? Cahill? Struggling to think of anybody beyond them. 4, 5 years... more like if he keeps it up till the end of this season, he's undisputed top 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 WTF happened to Rudi tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,938 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Unionjack said: WTF happened to Rudi tonight? He just had a bad day. He is human. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,178 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Rudiger rated as fourth best centre back in the Premier League https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/top-10-central-defenders-premier-13772574 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybzkartel 284 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 His been really shaky of late, missing every header, making unnecessary fouls in dangerous areas and losing his head occasionally. DL has bailed him up a few times in the last month. Needs proper competition to abolish that complacency that is setting into his game. mccg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 @Vesper where would you rank Rüdi among world CBs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,938 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 For me Rudiger is in the bracket just below the top 5 CBs in the World. 1. Cahill 2. Smalling 3. Phil Jones 4. Lovren 5. Denis Odoi Then you have Rudiger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, DDA said: For me Rudiger is in the bracket just below the top 5 CBs in the World. 1. Cahill 2. Smalling 3. Phil Jones 4. Lovren 5. Denis Odoi Then you have Rudiger. If that's not sarcasm, can you go jump off a building now? Fernando and DDA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, DDA said: For me Rudiger is in the bracket just below the top 5 CBs in the World. 1. Cahill 2. Smalling 3. Phil Jones 4. Lovren 5. Denis Odoi Then you have Rudiger. Btw @DDA, I want to pubicly apologize for taking shots at you earlier in that Jorginho thread. I was in a bad moment and it had nothing to do with you, I tend to impulsively become a douchebag when my head's not on right. I do respect your contribution here. Nice list there also, I agree with it DDA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Not often you see Toni struggle physically but he got manhandled by Rondon today. Not really his fault because Rondon probably outweighs him massively. Hard to watch, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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