Liam Rosenior was in the stands on Wednesday night as Chelsea suffered defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage. The new manager will have surely noted many issues that require sorting.<\/p>\n
Getting the best out of his old Hull striker Liam Delap, reinvigorating Cole Palmer, replacing the loss of Reece James when the skipper is unable to play, and of course, the ill discipline. Issues that need sorting.<\/p>\n
But perhaps the biggest issue is Chelsea\u2019s defence. Robert Sanchez has been under fire all season, and while he could do little about Fulham\u2019s goals, his kicking was poor. The centre-backs weren\u2019t great, either.
\nChelsea\u2019s stance on January transfers under Liam Rosenior is clear 🗣️<\/p>\n
What signings do you want to see?<\/p>\n
Ray Parlour urges Chelsea to bring Real Madrid star back<\/p>\n
Of course, plenty of players have been linked with Chelsea this month, but the chances are that there will be more activity in terms of outgoings. Leo Castledine is set to complete a \u00a31m move to Middlesbrough.<\/p>\n
However, Ray Parlour has suggested a signing. On TalkSPORT\u2019s Transfer Tinder this morning (8AM, 09\/01), Parlour was asked if Chelsea should consider re-signing Antonio Rudiger, with the German set to leave.<\/p>\n
Indeed, Rudiger\u2019s deal ends in June. Parlour said Chelsea should sign him: \u201cTake him, he knows Chelsea, I\u2019d take him straight back. You\u2019d definitely take Rudiger back, every Chelsea fan would have him back.\u201d<\/p>\n
How much would Real Madrid sell Antonio Rudiger for, right now<\/p>\n
An 81-time Germany international, Rudiger spent five years at Chelsea and clocked up 203 appearances during that time. An FA Cup, Europa League, and Champions League winner during his time in London.<\/p>\n
But it seems like his four-year stint at Madrid is set to come to an end. Where he ends up next, is unclear. Certainly, it feels like it is too early for Rudiger to go and join a club in Saudi Arabia, or even the MLS.
\nWould YOU have Antonio Rudiger back at Chelsea, and why? 🧱<\/p>\n
Rudiger’s contract ends in June.<\/p>\n
Now, or in the summer on a free?<\/p>\n
It feels like he has one more big contract at Europe\u2019s top level at 32, and a return to Chelsea should not be discounted. Rosenior needs an older head at the back, a centre-back the others can learn from.<\/p>\n
Indeed, Chelsea\u2019s chances of finishing in the top four even this season would drastically improve if they had Rudiger on board. According to a report from Defensa Central, Real Madrid will sell him for \u00a39m.<\/p>\n
If that is true, and Rudiger is open to a return to Chelsea in the next few weeks, then it is absolutely something Rosenior and Chelsea should consider. Realistically, he will remain at Madrid until the summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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