Why is Antonio Rudiger wearing a mask during Real Madrid’s match with Elche?
REAL MADRID summer signing Antonio Rudiger will be masked up for Los Blanco’s match against Elche – and it’s not for fashion.
The former Chelsea defender previously wore a mask during his time with the Blues due to a facial injury.
And Eagle eyed fans spotted that Rudiger continued his new look while representing Germany at the Euro 2020.
But why has he gone back to wearing a mask this time round?
Why is Antonio Rudiger wearing a mask?
Antonio Rudiger is wearing a mask courtesy of another horror facial injury he sustained in a Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
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The German international bravely threw himself at a stoppage time cross to beat goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin to the ball, heading it into the net.
But Rudiger colliding with Trubin in the process which saw both players needing immediate attention.
Trubin required bandaging before the game could continue while Ruidger had to be escorted off the pitch as he had lost a huge amount of blood through an open wound which ran all down his shirt.
And it had been reported that Rudiger required approximately 20 stitches to seal the open cut.
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What has been said?
Reports from Spain claim that Rudiger has undergone tests to see if he has suffered a fractured skull.
But the Real Madrid star kept his spirits high by posting an image on Instagram during the plane journey home saying: “We alive.”
Rudiger, 29, also tweeted: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. I am okay – thanks for all your messages.”
Why did Antonio Rudiger wear a mask at Euro 2020?
Ironically, Antonio Ruidger suffered a facial injury against his current team Real Madrid when he representing Chelsea.
The German received a blow to his face from Alvaro Odriozola towards the end of their Champions League clash.
And it had been claimed to of ruptured a bone on the side of his face forcing Rudiger to wear a protective mask.