Chelsea are facing a huge task this summer with the defensive line in desperate need of investment. Andreas Christensen is set to leave on a free transfer and be joined by Antonio Rudiger, with the popular German reportedly set to join Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Rudiger has been a mainstay in Thomas Tuchel's side since the German took over from Frank Lampard in the Stamford Bridge dugout, with the defender's passionate performances making him a huge fan favourite. His departure, confirmed by Tuchel after beating West Ham, is set to leave a huge gap at the heart of the Chelsea team and the process to find his replacement is already seemingly well underway.
Sevilla's Jules Kounde is viewed as the top choice among many in west London but Matthijs De Ligt, Presnel Kimpembe and Jose Maria Gimenez have also been looked at, according to various reports. As such a bright presence in the dressing room, Tuchel will have to do more than just replace Rudiger's presence on the pitch as well.
