The knee injury picked up by Antonio Rudiger during Chelsea's clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday has reportedly ended his campaign.
According to Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail, the Germany international is set to have surgery on his knee in Italy, meaning he will miss the remainder of 2018-19. The news will be a big blow for Chelsea, who are still competing for the UEFA Europa League and a spot in the Premier League's top four.
Mokbel noted that Rudiger has only recently returned from a knee issue but suffered a fresh injury to his meniscus during the 1-1 draw with United.