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'We need a bit of patience' – Tuchel on Rudiger contract latest

10 Dec 2021


Toni Rudiger remains integral to Thomas Tuchel's defensive plans and
patience is required in regards to his new contract negotiations,
according to the boss.


https://i.imgur.com/7HqCCIP.jpg


The 28-year-old sat out the midweek draw in St Petersburg with what Tuchel
described as a much-needed break, though he is expected to return to the
Chelsea back three this weekend for the Premier League visit of Leeds
United.


However, the defender's contract negotiations remain ongoing, with his
current deal due to expire in the summer, and Tuchel has reflected on the
competing factors of Rudiger's enduring importance within the group
alongside the need to do the best for the club.


'We absolutely accept and are fully aware of the importance of Toni and
the role that he's playing on and off the pitch,' said Tuchel. 'There is
no doubt about that.


https://i.imgur.com/Ka58pWJ.jpg
Rudiger in training at Cobham this week


'It's true that nobody is bigger than the club and this is a team effort
and a strong club. It's not only about Toni and I mean that in the best
way because we know what he's doing and we're fully aware of it.


'In the end, we need a bit of patience. I have no update right now.'


Rudiger will make his 22nd club appearance of the season if selected
against Leeds, though the Blues have had to contend with a more difficult
run in recent games that has seen us win just one of the past four in all
competitions.


While Tuchel has pinpointed various aspects of the slight drop in
standards, he does not believe that the Chelsea number two's form has
suffered too much and expects him to be firing on all cylinders today
after the midweek rest.


'With Toni, his dip in form is very, very slight, if there is even one,'
added the Blues head coach. 'He's played so much that he needed the break
we gave him but I honestly expect him to be in top shape now.'

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