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Chelsea Defender Antonio Rudiger Raves About Liverpool Left-Back Andrew Robertson

Antonio Rudiger in Action for Chelsea
Antonio Rudiger in Action for Chelsea

Chelsea central defender Antonio Rudiger has spoken highly of Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson.

The 27-year-old Germany international has included the 26-year-old Scotland international in his Toughest XI.

Rudiger has said that Robertson does not stop running, and has outlined his attributes.

Rudiger told Sky Sports about Robertson: “This guy doesn’t stop running, he is active the whole time, going forward and backwards.

“He is very good at crossing and overall, both defensively and offensively, he is doing a very good job.”

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Rudiger has been on the books of Chelsea since 2017 and has established himself as an important player for the Blues.

The 27-year-old has scored two goals in 13 Premier League matches and has played twice in the Champions League for the London club this season.

Meanwhile, Robertson has scored one goal and provided seven assists in 28 Premier League games and has scored one goal in eight Champions League matches for Liverpool this campaign.

Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League table at the moment with 82 points from 29 matches, while Chelsea currently find themselves fourth in the standings with 48 points from 29 games.

Football in England is suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic.