R2D2 368 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 People were telling this guy is a fraud and it wasn't Frank's fault for setting up the defense like crap. Beigl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,110 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Holy shit, Rudiger has been playing with a broken jaw (he broke it v Real) Johnnyeye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,516 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Did not play in 7 of 8 PL losses this season. Our most important defender! robsblubot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Rudiger is a warrior and a winner. He has everything it takes to become a club legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,997 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 He scored a goal but he beat Leicester in their heads. He won the mental battle tonight. Hell, he freaking destroyed them mentally. robsblubot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,356 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Beast, when he wants to be, glad he has turned it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 368 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Antonio is a club legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Great performance from the big man today. He's really getting better at shithousery this season, the Atletico game and today being the prime examples. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 To think that only months ago that we wanted him out. lol He's a totally different defender in a back 3 and has seemingly improved under Tuchel. And then there's the shithousery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,516 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Hustle baby! Amazing player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 368 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Imagine ever doubting him, absolute beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 A warrior and a leader - exactly what we needed. That block tackle on Foden was immense. I also got some huge Ramos vs Salah 2019 vibes from his block on KDB but it obviously was unintentional. You need some real bad luck to break you eye socket on a someone's shoulder. Probably needs a bony one like Toni's lol. Never would have imagined when i saw that clumsy lanky kid first play for Stuttgart concede a penalty and get red carded in one of his first games that he once would be a champions league winner. Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,110 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Chelsea set to offer star contract extension to fend off Tottenham interest https://www.caughtoffside.com/2021/06/02/Chelsea-to-offer-rudiger-new-contract-to-fend-off-tottenham/ Chelsea are set to offer Antonio Rudiger a lucrative contract extension, which has prompted Tottenham to abandon their pursuit of the German international, according to Football Insider. Rudiger, who was shunned by Frank Lampard during his time in charge at Stamford Bridge, was brought back into the fold by Thomas Tuchel, and what a superb decision it proved to be. The former AS Roma defender was imperious throughout Chelsea’s Champions League winning campaign, making one of the tackles of the season to deny Phil Foden a certain goal in the final. He now appears to have earned himself a new deal, with Football Insider reporting that Chelsea are set to offer him an extension to his current contract, which is due to expire next summer. The report notes that Spurs were interested, keen to take advantage of his precarious contract situation, but have now given up hope of signing the 28-year-old, who looks set to stay at Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Rudiger is a hero. What fans did to him months ago was unfair, but silenced his critics on the pitch. He is UCL winner wearing the blue kit. Strike and killer1257 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,483 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 We need more warriors like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,516 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Amazing week for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,792 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 He was close to leaving the club if you think about it - I was one of those who considered him 5th choice behind the other centre-backs but kudos to him - first for staying even though Frank was pushing him out and for his performances in the second half of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,516 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) Frank was pushing not only him but Jorginho and Azpi as well. He dropped them all. And now they are all in 23 best CL players. Kante is best in double pivot, he did not used him there. Kai and Timo not on this list but played out of position as well. Kudos for Mount and Chilwell. Edited June 3, 2021 by NikkiCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,110 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 35 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said: Frank was pushing not only him but Jorginho and Azpi as well. He dropped them all. And now they are all in 23 best CL players. Kante is best in double pivot, he did not used him there. Kai and Timo not on this list but played out of position as well. Kudos for Mount and Chilwell. top 3 outfield players Kante Mbappe (Håland loaded up versus shit team, Mbappe was insane versus Barca and Bayern, in his first 3 games v them, 6 goals, and Lewa only scored 5 all CL) Rudiger best GK, Mendy, not even close, he kept 9 clean sheets, tying an all-time record for any CL in history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,110 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Antonio Rudiger no closer to signing new Chelsea contract, considering future https://theathletic.com/news/antonio-rudiger-Chelsea-transfer-contract/5sqpS1qIAOnW Antonio Rudiger is no closer to agreeing a new contract with Chelsea and is considering leaving as a free agent next summer. Rudiger has just 12 months left on his current left to run but there have been suggestions that formalising an extension is just a matter of time. The Athletic reported in March, however, that the centre-half was not going to enter into any formal discussions until after representing Germany at the European Championship and this remains the case. Why has he not signed a new deal? One of the reasons why is because Rudiger wants to be completely focused on the tournament, but he is also in no rush to commit his long-term future at Stamford Bridge. While he is very happy at the west London club and loves playing for coach Thomas Tuchel, he is wary that the next contract will probably be the last big one of his career. Sources say that he is looking for a four-year deal. However, it is not just about the length of the agreement but also the terms. The Athletic has been told that Rudiger is outside the top 10 highest earners at Chelsea despite being one of the major leaders in the dressing room. The Germany international joined Chelsea from AS Roma for an initial £29 million (with add-ons taking it to £33.3 million) in 2017 and has seen a number of players arrive since then be paid significantly more than him. Meanwhile, academy graduate Callum Hudson-Odoi negotiated a higher sum with a base rate of £120,000-a-week after rejecting a move to Bayern Munich in 2019. Where could he go? It is understood a number of clubs from the top leagues in Europe are showing an interest, especially at the prospect of picking Rudiger up on a free transfer next summer. The 28-year-old can start negotiating with foreign clubs and sign a pre-contract with one of them in January 2022. With many leading sides abroad suffering financially due to the impact of COVID-19, acquiring free agents has become even more desirable. Rudiger showed how he is one of the best defenders in the game during Chelsea’s remarkable run to win the Champions League. But he feels like his best form is still to come. He admitted in March that staying at Chelsea ‘will always be my priority number one’, but The Athletic has been assured that a departure hasn’t been ruled out. Does Tuchel want to keep him? Tuchel made it clear last month that he sees the experienced centre back as part of his plans. Chelsea’s head coach said: “If he wants a new contract, he has our full support to stay at the club. He is speaking with his performances. He has been amazing since day one.” With Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta and Emerson also having just 12 months left on their terms, Chelsea have been looking at players to strengthen at the back in case any of them (including Rudiger) leave this year or next. Bayern Munich centre-back Niklas Sule is one of the options they are considering, while they have lodged a £56.1 million bid for Inter Milan’s right wing-back Achraf Hakimi. ffs 🤬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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