Chelsea First Team Star Expected To Undergo Surgery Which Will End His Season

Chelsea First Team Star Expected To Undergo Surgery Which Will End His Season

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger will have an operation on his knee which will end his season prematurely, according to multiple reports.

The German broke down during the Blues’ 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday. It was a recurrence of the injury he sustained versus Liverpool in the 2-0 defeat in early April.

Rudiger suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee and will reportedly undergo surgery in Italy this week, with Chelsea doctors also in attendance.

The 26-year-old’s absence will be keenly felt with the centre-back having been a crucial first-team regular this season under Maurizio Sarri.

Rudiger has partnered David Luiz in the heart of defence for the majority of the campaign, but Chelsea will need to rely on other players as they look to progress in the Europa League and secure a top-four finish.

Andreas Christensen is likely to be the player to come in for the German international, with club captain Gary Cahill having been frozen out by Sarri.