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No need to rush him back, give him time to find his level again.

 
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I think he’s probably been missed on the training ground/in the dressing room too. Seems like a real personality around the club. 

 
Any news his return? He wasn’t on the bench today but am I right in thinking he’s returned to full training?

 
“He’s getting closer, he had a really good week’s work. The reality is he’s not played for a very long time so it’s a mini pre-season. Now the injury hopefully is over, we need to get him properly fit. He’s working very hard. It’s days and weeks rather than months which is great news for us.”

- Frank Lampard; source: Chelsea FC

 
He looked very composed and confident on the ball which was great. Really poor defending from our defense for their goal though and he also made a howler at the end which nearly cost us qualification. Considering that he barely had anything to do all match, that isn't great. A similar mistake from Christensen or Zouma and the forum would erupt! I'm putting it down to a bit of rustiness - hopefully the mistakes will be ironed out once he's had a run of games. I really like his presence at the back.

 
DannyVblue said:
He looked very composed and confident on the ball which was great. Really poor defending from our defense for their goal though and he also made a howler at the end which nearly cost us qualification. Considering that he barely had anything to do all match, that isn't great. A similar mistake from Christensen or Zouma and the forum would erupt! I'm putting it down to a bit of rustiness - hopefully the mistakes will be ironed out once he's had a run of games. I really like his presence at the back.
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I thought he was at fault for Remy's strike yet guess we are all willing to give him a little time after such a long lay-off.

 
Not sure Rudiger could have done anything for their goal. That was more Azpi/Kante/Kovacic... Remy had peeled off and was where Kante or Kovacic should have been marking, not a CB.

His mis-control at the end was definitely worrying, and thank god it didn't amount to anything. Let's hope that's just rustiness! Overall his game was solid though, I love his tenacity.

 
Looked a little rusty which is understandable being out for so long, but he did add a presence to the back line as well as a long pass outlet that the other cb’s can’t produce.

Good to have him back still think we need another couple of defenders though and some serious coaching improvements on the back line.

 
Needs a lot of game time to build momentum. If only he had a better LCB partner

 
Rudiger - Tomori sounds really dynamic to me. We need Rudi's height and muscle and Tomori's pace.

Anyway he looked really good from the beginning albeit being under zero pressure.

 
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We need Rudi's height and muscle and Tomori's pace.
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Pre-injury, Rudi was the fastest player on the team. Saw that on one of those comprehensive stats in who ran the most and who hit the highest speed. My eyes agreed. He can fly. 

We need a fit Rudi. Best CB we've had the last 3 seasons. 

 
Skinnedy said:
Pre-injury, Rudi was the fastest player on the team. Saw that on one of those comprehensive stats in who ran the most and who hit the highest speed. My eyes agreed. He can fly. 

We need a fit Rudi. Best CB we've had the last 3 seasons. 
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I like him too, his desire to win reminds me of JT.

Does have the odd error in him yet if he is really fit think he will be our best CB.

 
wow he is a beast.. i know we lost a few games  but since he has been back the defense looks so much better ... proper CB and a leader.. That tackle on DA 10 minutes in the game or how he went jumping in to defend Kovacic in the tussle with Delle... he is a lad I want to be picked every day ... he is a pure quality... 

 
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