Antonio Rudiger incredibly admits Chelsea ‘gave up’ after going 2-0 down in thumping at Roma
Blues defender gives a brutally honest account of Champions League defeat after a dire performance in Rome
ANTONIO RUDIGER has sensationally admitted Chelsea GAVE UP after conceding a second goal against Roma.
The Blues went on to lose 3-0 against the German international's former club.
And in a brutally honest post-match interview, he did not pull his punches.
He was being interviewed by an Italian journalist in English when he made the damning admission.
Rudiger, 24, said: "It's hard to find words.
"You can lose but it must be in a proper way... we gave up after the second goal.
"We didn't believe in ourselves, our heads were down.
"It was a really disappointing evening and we have to say sorry to the fans who came with us for the performance.
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"It was an important game, of the course the coach is angry and disappointed - everyone has to be.
"We have to clear our minds and discuss this game again. There's a lot of things that weren't good.
"Sunday is a very, very important match."
Rudiger's team-mate Thibaut Courtois believes Sunday's clash is already a must-win for Chelsea.
The stopper, 25, said: "If we want to remain near the top of the Premier League then it is a must win game for us.
"I think City are nine points ahead, United is at four.
"Tottenham is just one in front but this game is a must win if you want to remain near the top and near the other teams.
"We will try to get three points and give our lives for it on Sunday."
