Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has claimed that Antonio Rudiger will be difficult to replace at Stamford Bridge after the centre-back sealed a move to Real Madrid this summer.
Rudiger, who joined Los Blancos on a free
transfer last month, established himself as one
of the best central defenders during his five-year
stint with the Blues.
The 29-year-old featured in a mammoth 54 matches during the 2021-22 campaign, registering five goals and four assists in the process. Speaking to The Guardian , Chilwell lauded his former team-mate, claiming Rudiger was influential both on and off the pitch. He said:
"Of course, he's going to be difficult to replace. Toni was one of the most influential players in the team last year, not just for his performances on the pitch, which were amazing week in, week out."
"Around the training ground, then the dressing room before games making sure that everyone keeps their standards – I've only got good things to say about Toni. I think Chelsea will always have a place in his heart. But it was probably a dream for him to move to Madrid so good luck to him."
Chilwell played alongside Rudiger at Chelsea for two seasons, winning the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup together. Overall, Rudiger won five trophies after joining the Blues from Serie A outfit AS Roma for a fee of £29 million in the summer of 2017.
He featured in 202 matches for the London club, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists along the way.
The 29-year-old featured in a mammoth 54 matches during the 2021-22 campaign, registering five goals and four assists in the process. Speaking to The Guardian , Chilwell lauded his former team-mate, claiming Rudiger was influential both on and off the pitch. He said:
"Of course, he's going to be difficult to replace. Toni was one of the most influential players in the team last year, not just for his performances on the pitch, which were amazing week in, week out."
"Around the training ground, then the dressing room before games making sure that everyone keeps their standards – I've only got good things to say about Toni. I think Chelsea will always have a place in his heart. But it was probably a dream for him to move to Madrid so good luck to him."
Chilwell played alongside Rudiger at Chelsea for two seasons, winning the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup together. Overall, Rudiger won five trophies after joining the Blues from Serie A outfit AS Roma for a fee of £29 million in the summer of 2017.
He featured in 202 matches for the London club, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists along the way.
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