RUDIGER’S EXIT IS NOT A DISASTER

ANTONIO RUDIGER is a loss for Chelsea, but it’s not as if they are missing peak John Terry. It cannot be forgotten that Rudiger (right) could not get in the team under Frank Lampard and it’s not as if Lampard can’t spot a player. He had no trouble identifying the talent in Mason Mount and Reece James and saw the worth in Thiago Silva’s experience, so something happened behind the scenes. Then Thomas Tuchel came along and Rudiger was a changed man. It’s a look we’ve seen before at Chelsea. Eden Hazard also blew hot and cold with managers, then signed for Real Madrid. At least Rudiger comes free.