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'I wasn't prepared to pack it all in simply because I'd been left out a few times': Antonio Rudiger determined to win back his place in Chelsea's backline after falling out of favour under Frank Lampard

Antonio Rudiger has revealed he wasn't ready to 'pack it all in' at Chelsea, despite being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge during the recent transfer window.

The 27-year-old defender has fallen out of favour at the Blues which saw the likes of Tottenham, Roma and AC Milan register interest in the German.

Rudiger has not played for Chelsea this season and been left out of every squad since being named as an unused substitute against Brighton in September.

Defender Antonio Rudiger has revealed he is determined to fight for his place at Chelsea

Defender Antonio Rudiger has revealed he is determined to fight for his place at Chelsea

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has opted not to use defender Rudiger so far this season

But with no deadline-day switch materialising, Rudiger insists he is now ready to fight for his place with so many games coming up for Chelsea.