Alonso confirms Kepa vs Rudiger clash but says it’s good for Chelsea



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The defender and keeper had to be separated by teammates a day after the loss to West Brom

Marcos Alonso insisted the training ground brawl between Antonio Rudiger and Kepa Arrizabalaga was good for Chelsea.

A day after the loss to West Brom on Saturday, Chelsea’s first loss under Thomas Tuchel, Rudiger and Kepa had to be parted by teammates.

Rudiger was sent from the training ground to cool off by Tuchel, while the defender later apologized for his role in the dispute.

What was said?

Alonso has confirmed that the altercation has taken place, but believes it demonstrates the hunger in the team and believes it will be an advantage for the Blues.

“These are things that happen,” said Alonso be in sports . “It shows the level of competition in the team, the hunger we show even on the training ground and it’s good for the team.”

Problem now in the past

Alonso confirmed the duo put the spit behind them before leaving the training ground and said it was almost certain the teammates would collide again in the future.

“Even before the end of training, everything was fine,” he said. “Nothing new, it always happened.

“It will happen again. We have to take the positive and move on and get ready for the next game. “

Next step for Chelsea

The defeat at West Brom hampered Chelsea’s attempt to secure a place in the Premier League’s top four, but their focus now turns to the Champions League.

The Blues will face Porto – winner of Juventus – in the first leg of their quarter-final on Wednesday.

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