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FK Krasnodar v Chelsea: Antonio Rudiger set to return for Blues

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he has a "positive relationship" with Antonio Rudiger and said the defender could make his first appearance of the season against FK Krasnodar on Wednesday.

Germany international Rudiger, 27, has been left out of the squad for six out of the Blues' seven games this season.

Chelsea travel to Russia for the Champions League Group E match.

"I've had discussions. Sometimes players are out of the squad but he is very much in contention," said Lampard.

Former Roma defender Rudiger has not played for Chelsea this season, although he has started all five of Germany's matches this year.