Rudiger’s departure from Chelsea compared to David Luiz’s departure

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has compared the departure of Antonio Rudiger from Chelsea to that of former Chelsea defender, David Luiz.

Merson made this known while reacting to Rudiger’s impending departure from Chelsea at the end of this season.

The Gunner legend said that the Germany international will be a massive loss for Chelsea.

Rudiger has been linked to a free transfer to LaLiga champions, Real Madrid.

The 29-year-old also attracted attention from Bayern Munich and Manchester United.

But the centre-back, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, will sign a four-year deal with Real Madrid.

“Rudiger will be a massive loss, I can’t express how big that is going to be,” Merson told Sky Sports.

“If Chelsea played a four at the back, he would not be missed. He can only go and play somewhere in a three.

“He reminds me of a David Luiz – he will go and chase the ball, close down, go out of position – but in a three he can go and take that chance.”