Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger will miss the rest of the
season after suffering a knee injury which requires surgery.
The German center-back limped off during the second half of
the Blues’ 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Sunday, and will now undergo an
operation in Italy.
Rudiger’s absence comes at a crucial point in the season for
Chelsea as they chase success in Europe and a top-four place in the Premier
League.
The 26-year-old will be sidelined for both legs of the
Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt, as well as the potential
final.
He will also miss the final two league games of the season,
against Watford and Leicester, with Chelsea looking to hold on to fourth spot
and qualification for next season’s Champions League.
Rudiger is likely to be replaced by Andreas Christensen
given that club captain Gary Cahill has been frozen out by Maurizio Sarri this
season.
Rudiger, who has 30 caps for Germany, has made 44
appearances for Chelsea this season, scoring once.
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