ANTONIO RUDIGER injured ex-Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard with a horror outfit while preparing for the season at Real Madrid.
Germany international Rudiger29, Free transfer to Los Blancos this summer after his contract at Stamford Bridge expired.
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The move reunited Rudiger with ex-Chelsea teammate Dangerwho left the Blues for Real in 2019.
But on the eve of a pre-season El Clasico, where Rudiger lines up to make his first start for his new club against Barcelonathe defender has questioned Hazard’s participation.
In practice, Rudiger fell in to win the ball, but his foot rolled over the top and planted in Hazard’s ankle.
An audible scream was heard from Hazard and colleague For real participating aces laid their hands on their heads in horror.
Another injury is the last thing Hazard needs as the Belgian star desperately needs to revive his career at the Bernabeu.
The 31-year-old has struggled with injuries since his big money transfer and missed a whopping 72 games due to injury.
His stop-start spell at Real has kept him from producing the magic Chelsea fans were used to seeing week after week.
Hazard has managed to score just six goals and provide ten assists, raising a reported £416,000 a week.
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Boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes to use Hazard in a slightly different role this season trying to get the best out of him.
Hazard could be deployed as a false nine in the absence of star man Karim Benzema.
Ancelotti acknowledges that star man Benzema’s 35th birthday is approaching and his workload needs to be managed – especially with the 2022 Qatar World Cup just around the corner.
Hazard will therefore have the opportunity to demonstrate his finishing abilities and lead Real’s attack.