Antonio Rudiger

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

At this point AC renewing is maybe more important than Rüdiger. I think we can find another left sided one, but the mid CB who is as comfortable on the ball and in his positioning as AC or Silva is rare.

[MoroccanBlue 5,378]

3 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

At this point AC renewing is maybe more important than Rüdiger. I think we can find another left sided one, but the mid CB who is as comfortable on the ball and in his positioning as AC or Silva is rare.

I'd love Lucas Hernandez at LCB. 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

8 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

I'd love Lucas Hernandez at LCB. 

Don't rate him at all. Has been quite average at Bayern, given they paid 80m for him he would cost a ton again.Bayern have been pretty pissed ever since figuring they bought the wrong Hernandez brother lol. Lucas is also similar to Malang Sarr playing wise, which i don't like.

Bastoni would be a decent option. Very technical, disciplined defender, I just have the impression that italian defenders do not like to come to EPL too much. Süle could work there as well, albeit he is right footed but a physical monster could complement our other defenders well. My absolute favourite is someone else tho... 

I still don't like Rüdiger's positioning and awareness too much, it can hurt us when we drop deep once he is not protected by AC/Thiago and Chilwell. No wonder Villareal tried to attack our left side with him and Alonso more despite our right side being a lot less experienced with Chalobah and CHO.

Rüdiger's strength is his aggressiveness and determination, trying to win the ball ferociously stepping out of the line almost as an extra DM which intimidates the opposition such that even if he does not make a tackle they cycle the ball backwards or risk being hurt by his pointy bones (KDB says hi)

He also contributes in attack with his bursting runs and insane pace.

In this he is pretty much unique so there can not be a 1 on 1 replacement. But from his physical characteristics I think my no. 1 choice Maxence Lacroix could work well on the left. He is just as fast and physical. Albeit he has been used mostly in a back 4 he has all the characteristics to thrive in a 3 with his proactive and resolute style.

 

 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

44 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

At this point AC renewing is maybe more important than Rüdiger. I think we can find another left sided one, but the mid CB who is as comfortable on the ball and in his positioning as AC or Silva is rare.

There are several options for a left-footed CB:

-Bastoni

-Laporte

-Botman

-Torres

-Kimpembe

-Romagnoli

-N'Dicka

 

 

[NikkiCFC 8,300]

 

[Mário César 1,249]

There are some reports from Spain that suggest Real Madrid are interested in him. They'll wait until next season and catch him after he ends his contract with us

[NikkiCFC 8,300]

After Alaba, Real will go hard to sign for free Rudiger, Mbappe and Goretzka. Plus Haaland on cheep. 

5 players worth over half billion for just 75m euros? 

[Mário César 1,249]

21 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

After Alaba, Real will go hard to sign for free Rudiger, Mbappe and Goretzka. Plus Haaland on cheep. 

5 players worth over half billion for just 75m euros? 

Rudiger is not Real Madrid level

[DH1988 1,348]

11 minutes ago, Mário César said:

Rudiger is not Real Madrid level

This, without Tuchel I don’t believe he steps up to the level he is now. 
 

Keen to see La Liga this year, I think Atleti take it, but it will be interesting to see what happens with RM for sure.

[Mário César 1,249]

He's a very good player but to play in Madrid he needs to be world class

[NikkiCFC 8,300]

Which Militao, Nacho are 😂

[Mário César 1,249]

29 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

Which Militao, Nacho are 😂

There is the reason why last year they won nothing....

 

[Clockwork 1,794]

1 hour ago, Mário César said:

Rudiger is not Real Madrid level

He is more than their level atm. He is one of the most in form CB in the world.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Any idea why we're struggling with extending his contract? Or even Christensen for that matter. And to add, we've also lost an experienced defender in Zouma, another member of our CL winning squad.

I see City and Liverpool managing to extend contracts of their key defenders, but we're seemingly at risk of losing these guys year. 

What gives?

[Blue Armour 4,436]

1 hour ago, Hermione said:

Christensen is almost done, just not announced yet, dunno about Rudiger.

Hope we can get Christensen over the line soon. 

I don't know if Rudiger sees potentially better options out there, but we better offer a high wage package or something to entice him to stay.

Sure there might be other CBs with better ability, but I don't want us to sacrifice that mentality and leadership he has displayed over the past few months. That sort of thing is difficult to buy.