London, Sep 10: Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has suggested that he prefers the offensive football of new manager Maurizio Sarri over predecessor Antonio Conte. The defender says he's relishing new life under the Italian manager.
Rudiger signed Chelsea last season from AS Roma and had been mostly a mainstay under Antonio Conte. He played over 40 matches in the last season but was forced to settle for Europa League football place after finishing fifth and winning an FA Cup trophy with the Blues.
Conte's failure to land a top-four spot saw the Italian getting the sack and the Blues instead signed Napoli manager Sarri.
Since Sarri's arrival at Bridge, Chelsea have seen instant success with the Londoners already grabbing 100% win record at Premier league. The newly formed Chelsea side have already looked different than Conte's lineup with Sarri preferring a back four to Conte's back three systems.
50 Appearances for Antonio Rudiger
— . (@Rudiiger) September 1, 2018
£34m for a 25 year old solid CB who will only improve, Underrated. 🔵🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/nPbKwhvT4W
Antonio Rudiger is full of praise for Maurizio Sarri! #CFC https://t.co/CuKwesvvR6 pic.twitter.com/hB50W85Ojh
— Goal (@goal) September 9, 2018