Tuchel reveals what sets Chelsea star amid fears of major fall – Marseille News

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes being able to work with any manager is one of Antonio Rudiger’s hallmarks, amid continued speculation about his future.

The defender has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance under the current Blues boss after a difficult period. While he played a key role under Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri, he struggled for minutes under Frank Lampard.

As a result, he has had strong transfer links with a move through London to Tottenham. These have not left in the middle of Rudiger’s contract expiring at the end of the season.

Nonetheless, there remains a possibility that the Germany international will sign a new deal. Either way, the ex-Roma man scored and put on another defensive display as Chelsea beat Leicester 3-0 on Saturday.

After the match, Tuchel admitted that there is an obvious “delay” in the talks.

However, the manager told The Independent that the uncertainty over Rudiger’s contract does not – and will not affect – his commitment to Chelsea.

“It was a very good performance from Toni,” said Tuchel. “He was exceptional from day one and he’s improving more and more, to a very high level.

“The situation is the situation. We want him to stay – it is very clear and he knows it – but sometimes in these situations there is a certain delay. “

Tuchel said that despite the delay, it “does not affect his behavior in any way.”

He added: “He’s in exactly the right place – he’s in the most competitive league and in a club where winning matters.

“It suits him perfectly. So, let’s be a little patient and hope we have a happy ending. “

In total, Rudiger has made 165 appearances for Chelsea since his transfer from Roma in 2017. As such, Tuchel hailed his versatility under different styles of coaching as one of his key traits.

Tuchel hails Rudiger for Chelsea

“I think the top quality of Toni is that he can deliver no matter who is on the sidelines,” he said.

“He was a strong player in Italy and he played under several coaches for Chelsea and was strong. He knows what to do and accepts his role, and lives it to the fullest.

“We demand a lot from him but he delivers a lot. In fact, I don’t think it depends on who is on the sidelines.

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Meanwhile, in more disturbing reports, Mason Mount would feel underestimated by Tuchel. The 22-year-old has passed through the club’s academy, after Lampard returned to London from Derby.

However, a report released on Sunday claimed he did not feel as valued as players who arrived for big transfer fees.

The Blues return to action on Tuesday, against Juventus in the Champions League.

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