A captain. This is how one could describe Antonio Rüdiger's role in the Spanish capital. A great entertainer in the Real Madrid locker room, the German international knows perfectly how to regain his seriousness on the green rectangle. Since he arrived in Spain, he has established himself as an indisputable starter in the center of defense. And with the endless injury of David Alaba, the regular physical problems of Eder Militao, the departure of Nacho and the non-recruitment of Leny Yoro, his profile is more than ever essential to the balance of the team.
Rüdiger's knee worries
As revealed by the Spanish media Reliefit was initially expected, with the possible signing of another central defender (Leny Yoro), that the 31-year-old could get more rest this season, having participated in all La Liga and Champions League matches . But this was not possible, which created some internal concern. Indeed, the former Chelsea man has regularly suffered knee injuries in the past, and the staff fears that a serious injury could occur if he does not get the necessary rest. Problem, Carlo Ancelotti does not have another player in his group capable of replacing him. Rüdiger will have to grit his teeth.
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To summarize
Crucial for the balance of Real Madrid's defense, Antonio Rüdiger would start to worry internally. Indeed, the German's knee, which has been hit several times, makes the Merengue fear the worst.
