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Frank Lampard sends message to Antonio Rudiger after recent Chelsea criticism
Frank Lampard has sent a message to Antonio Rudiger after the defender struggled when coming off the bench during Chelsea’s loss to Sheffield United.Rudiger was left out of Lampard’s starting XI for the third straight game with the Blues falling to defeat at Bramall Lane.The centre-back came off the bench with the score 2-0 to the hosts due to an injury to Andreas Christensen, though Rudiger failed to impress.Having lost his place after the defeat to West Ham, the German played no part in recent wins against Watford and Crystal Palace.And following his disappointing return, Lampard told the defender to keep fighting for his place.Asked about Rudiger’s reaction to not starting recently, and his performance in the second half, Lampard said: