Protective face masks such as the one worn by Rudiger can also be used in cases where players have broken other bones in their face, such as the nose, cheek or orbital. The defender is by no means the only footballer to have donned a face mask while playing and, interestingly, a number of Chelsea stars have had to do so in the past.
Cesc Fabregas wore one after having his nose broken during a game against Stoke City, while Cesar Azpilicueta had to put one on for a while after hurting his cheekbone in a game against Crystal Palace. The nature of Rudiger's role as a defender, where he is likely to be challenging for headers and putting his body in front of goal-bound shots, means that a protective mask is a wise accesssory to have.
Face guards such as the one that Rudiger wears can be bought online or sourced through medical supplies shops like pharmacies. While not commonly worn in football, they are worn more often by athletes in sports where there is a higher likelihood of a facial injury while playing. It proved to be something of a good luck charm for the Spaniard during our run to Europa League glory. Following a month in which Chelsea registered four wins from four to move top in the Premier League, Thomas Tuchel has been named Manager of the Month for October.
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