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Antonio Rüdiger Explains How He Psychologically Breaks Strikers

Rüdiger said elite defending starts in the mind as much as the tackle. “A striker wants space, he wants peace of mind with the ball. My job is to take both of those things away,” he said. The Real Madrid center-back added he studies opponents closely, adjusts by profile and sends “a physical message” early when frustration can be exploited.