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That is because there is an ever-increasingly likelihood that Antonio Rudiger will leave the club at the end of his contract in the summer.
Rudiger has been a key player since Tuchel took charge, being a stalwart in the back three that the German deploys.
His importance to the team was highlighted by Rio Ferdinand, who stated that Rudiger played a crucial role in Chelsea’s Champions League title win last season.
“Since Tuchel’s come, I think he’s been the most commanding centre-back in the league. He’s been phenomenal,” Ferdinand told BT Sport ahead of the game.
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