Talk about timing.
Antonio Rudiger announced his return to training with an aptly-scheduled tweet ahead of the new Premier League season…
Sooo happy to be back with the team ??? Finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel ??? #GreatFeeling #Hustle #AlwaysBelieve @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/xscwHQ9lcL
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) August 7, 2019
It was as if he hadn’t even seen the latest meltdown on social media about David Luiz departing to London rivals Arsenal.
Rudiger sustained a nasty knee injury against Manchester United in April, one that required surgery on his left knee meniscus. He missed Chelsea’s final five matches of the season and looks likely to be absent for the first few games of Frank Lampard’s spell at Stamford Bridge.
A number of fans replied to the 26-year-old ace saying that he was needed more than ever so he better be ready for a big season whilst another wished he was fit for their opening game against United.
Others claimed the German was better than Luiz with one supporter brandishing him the ‘most reliable defender’ at the club.
You can read the best of the reaction below:
Bro, we need you more than ever right now, hope your ready for a big season
— O.E (@Ewan_Omoro) August 7, 2019
How I wish you could be fit for United game. Welcome back Rudiger #Hustle
— RegistaJ5 (@Nkimo1) August 7, 2019
Wow the best defender in England is back….. Manchester ain’t ready for this yet ????????????????????????????
— Dr Johnsluv (@jonsluv) August 7, 2019
Better than Luiz.
— Super Frank Era (@SuperFrankEra) August 7, 2019
My CB ????????????
— ???????????????????? (@SW3CareFree) August 7, 2019
Perfect response to Luiz’s treason. #Hustle
— Merera (@IlmaAbbaGadaa) August 7, 2019
So so happy for you bro, can’t we to see your long range against De Gea this season my bro ??????#ZoumaRudiger starting CBs
????????????— Tudor James (@Tudoranking) August 7, 2019
Our most reliable defender!! Get ready, the @premierleague is upon us!!
— Calin Flamind (@pumac5) August 7, 2019
