REVEALED: Why Rudiger punched a corner flag as frustration continues in Chelsea vs Liverpool FA Cup final clash
Chelsea and Liverpool have played 420 minutes this season and the two teams have been unable to separate themselves. The Reds, on the other hand, have now won two titles this season after defeating the Blues in penalty shootouts.
In the 120 minutes played, both teams had numerous chances to win the game, with Liverpool having the majority of them. Chelsea could and could have grabbed at least one of their chances in the second half, with the west Londoners dominating the early exchanges.
However, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said to the press after the game: “I think like in the last final, the Carabao Cup, no regrets. I told the team I am proud,””I was super proud before and happy before the match to arrive with this group. We were sure we were competitive and we could make life very difficult for Liverpool. We did it again.
“We struggled in the first 15 minutes but then we were excellent through the match. It’s now 240 minutes of final time and we played 0-0 against maybe the most dangerous attacking team in the world. We created a lot of chances and we deserved them, as they deserved theirs as well.”
Being “proud” won’t be too much consolation for Chelsea supporters, however, with the fans once again leaving Wembley with their hearts broken. Amidst all of the chaos,
However, football london has revealed some moments from the match at Wembley.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger takes anger out on corner flag during the clash:
Antonio Rudiger is a unique footballer. The German’s passion and sometimes mischievous antics on the pitch have made him one of the most popular players for the Chelsea supporters.
The soon-to-be Real Madrid centre-back was a busy man all game long at Wembley on Saturday. He had the difficult task of firstly marking Mohamed Salah, until the Liverpool forward limped off injured, and then keeping tabs on the lively Diogo Jota.
Rudiger did well to nullify the threat of the Liverpool attackers when called upon, but frustration – as it so often does – got the better of the Germany international.
In the second-half, Rudiger gave away a corner in what was a really dominant period for the Reds and he turned to the corner flag and punched it. He looked an angry man, someone you wouldn’t mess with.