Chelsea bo s Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to substitute Antonio Rudiger against Watford, on his last game for the club.The defender will depart at the end of the season, finishing his Chelsea career when his contract expires in June Orlando Magic Hats .Speaking to after the match, Tuchel discu sed the decision to give Rudiger the opportunity to say farewell to the Blues fans as he Chuma Okeke Jersey was substituted.The German was replaced by Ro s Barkley in the 65th minute, allowing Rudiger to receive the applause from the Chelsea fans.The soon-to-be Real Madrid player has become a fan favourite under Tuchel, putting in consistently world Wes Iwundu Jersey cla s performances under the head coach as the Blues won the Champions League last season, followed by the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup this campaign.Scroll to ContinueWhen asked about the decision to take Rudiger off, Tuchel admitted:Rudiger admitted that it was tough for him to play his last game at Stamford Bridge, leaving a club that will always remain special to him.Speaking on the Vic Law Jersey reception from the fans, he said:Chelsea will be looking to dip into the transfer market in the summer as they look to replace the 29-year-old, with Jules Kounde of Sevilla looking likely to Nikola Vucevic Jersey be arriving in the window.Follow Absolute Chelsea on: | | |