Antonio Rudiger has decided to leave, according to Thomas Tuchel.
The media is on it, according to Tuchel, who spoke to Sky Sports after the win over West Ham. He wants to leave the club. He told me about it in a private talk.
We gave everything, but we couldn't fight anymore because of the actions. Without the sanctions, we would be able to continue fighting, but our hands are tied. We do not take it personally. It is his decision.
He is a key figure and will stay that way until the end of the season. It is disappointing. We will miss him a lot. He is in the dressing room. Everyone is afraid of the kind that can play 50-55 games at an outstanding level. He is a top defender for me. We need to find another solution.
In the press conference that followed, Tuchel confirmed that the decision was not a factor in his absence.
He is injured. He said that he has no doubts that he will play until the end of the season. This is what he did from the beginning and he will do it for the last minute.
Tuchel said that the Blues won't be able to replace Rudiger because of the sanctions. Hopefully the sanctions will be over.
It will be difficult even after that, because he is what he is. He is a big personality. A big leader. Between 50, 60 matches over 90 minutes with an incredible level of consistency, he takes fear away and gives confidence.
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