Chelsea supervisor Thomas Tuchel revealed Antonio Rudiger missed Wednesday evening’s Premier League conflict at house to Arsenal resulting from a groin damage.
Malang Sarr began rather than the German worldwide because the Blues hosted Mikel Arteta’s Gunners at Stamford Bridge.
Talking simply earlier than the match, Tuchel stated the defender picked a minor groin damage through the FA Cup win over the weekend.
His absence got here as a shock although as Tuchel didn’t point out he was a doubt throughout his pre-match convention.
“It’s groin ache and just a little, minor damage. It’s a matter of days, I hope, and the medical doctors informed me that right now is sadly too quickly, however he will likely be shut for the West Ham recreation.”
Rudiger was not the one one out with a minor damage, with Mateo Kovacic additionally becoming a member of out for at the least two weeks.
“Kova is out for the sport, ligament damage. Hopefully not longer than two weeks. This can be a very long time for us by way of video games,” stated Tuchel forward of the London derby.
“Hopefully as quick as potential. Callum Hudson-Odoi out for the sport, Ben Chilwell out for the sport. Some gamers unsure which we must be analyzing however hopefully the remaining is okay.”
Tuchel and firm will likely be hoping Rudiger recovers in time for the weekend conflict towards David Moyes’ Hammers, in what will likely be a 3rd consecutive London derby at Stamford Bridge.
