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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has 'no idea' why he was dropped for win against Southampton after criticising Antonio Conte's tactics at West Ham

Antonio Rudiger has claimed he has 'no idea' why he was dropped for Chelsea's 3-2 comeback win against Southampton on Saturday.

Antonio Conte left the defender out of his squad for the trip to St Mary's after he criticised his tactics following the 1-1 draw at home to West Ham.

But Rudiger, who also confirmed that he is not suffering with an injury, was left baffled by Conte's decision to axe him.

Antonio Rudiger (right) criticised Antonio Conte's tactics in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with West Ham
Antonio Rudiger (right) criticised Antonio Conte's tactics in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with West Ham
Conte responded by leaving Rudiger out of his squad for Saturday's 3-2 win at Southampton
Conte responded by leaving Rudiger out of his squad for Saturday's 3-2 win at Southampton

Asked why he wasn't included, Rudiger told German TV show Das aktuelle Sportstudio: 'I have no idea.