Chelsea defender Rudiger baffled by Conte snub
Antonio Rudiger did not understand why Antonio Conte left him out of Chelsea's squad for their Premier League win over Southampton at the weekend.
It was a tough 3-2 victory for the 'Blues' as they had to fight back from a two-goal deficit to seal three points away from home.
However, Rudiger was not part of the squad for the trip to St. Mary's despite featuring in Chelsea's 1-1 draw at home to West Ham the week before, leaving the defender baffled.
When asked why he wasn't included, Rudiger told German TV show 'Das aktuelle Sportstudio': "I have no idea. I am fully fit."
Head coach Antonio Conte alluded after the game that the decision was "tactical" but reports in the 'Daily Mail' suggest that it was the result of Rudiger criticising the Italian after that draw with the fellow London club.
Speaking after that result, the 25-year-old was quoted as saying: "I think in the second half we (could) finish the game (off).
"But like the last few months, we didn't and we (conceded). For me, it's not easy to explain. I don't understand why after 1-0 we always drop and let the opponent get more ball possession."