How is Antonio Rüdiger? The defender of Real Madrid and the Germany, is struggling to recover from the thigh strain suffered following the 1-1 draw against Switzerland. Today he returned to training, but apart – the newspaper reports AS -, with some movement with and without the ball. But far from his companions.
However, the former Chelsea player is improving his form and could even return to the pitch in time for the round of 16 against Denmark. Without prejudice to Tah’s disqualification for receiving yellow cards in the tournament, it is possible that Rüdiger will not recover 100% but will still find himself forced to play due to the defensive gaps in Nagelsmann’s team. In fact, the coach, to replace the Leverkusen centre-back, has already had to resort to the wildcard Nico Schlotterbeck.
The point about flash recovery. Rüdiger still has Friday and Saturday morning sessions available to make the most of his chances of playing a vital match for Germany. The Real Madrid defender is one of the pillars of his team and does not want to miss the match, so all possibilities are open.