Mesut Ozil, the former Arsenal midfielder, has taken a swipe at Chelsea for offloading Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid. Ozil not only criticized the decision but also hailed Rudiger as the best defender globally, suggesting that Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Victor Osimhen of Napoli can vouch for his defensive prowess.
Ozil expressed his dismay over the Blues’ choice to let go of Rudiger 18 months ago, implying that it was a significant misstep. The 30-year-old lauded Rudiger’s stellar performance for Real Madrid against Mallorca, emphasizing his contribution to securing a clean sheet and netting the sole goal in the 78th minute.
In an emphatic declaration, Ozil stated, “Prime Toni Rudiger is just the world’s best defender at the moment. Incredible season for my former club Real Madrid. You can also ask [Erling] Haaland or [Victor] Osimhen how good he is! Look what has happened with Chelsea after he left… they are missing his mentality every day,” underscoring the impact of Rudiger’s departure on Chelsea’s performance.
Ozil’s assertion adds fuel to the debate on the criticality of Rudiger’s role in the defensive line and raises pertinent questions about Chelsea’s decision-making in the transfer market. His remarks have invoked contemplation regarding the broader implications of player transfers and their ramifications on team dynamics and performance.
