Rudiger: No Greater Challenge Than Facing Bayern; Kane is Top 3 in the World

On March 25th, local time, in an interview with \"Kicker,\" Rudiger said that although the competition for the center-back position in the German team is fierce, he is willing to meet the World Cup as a \"challenger\" and will do his best whether he starts or substitutes. He also looked forward to the Champions League match against Bayern Munich, saying that Bayern Munich and Arsenal are the most stable and outstanding teams in Europe this season, and especially praised Kompany for keeping the team focused even when leading in the Bundesliga. When talking about Kane, Rudiger said frankly that he is one of the top three center forwards in football today.

Speaking of Schlotterbeck and Tah seizing the opportunity and performing well in the center-back position, Rudiger said: \"Tah and Schlotterbeck have played very well this season, and most importantly, their form has been very stable. Overall, center-back is one of the positions with the most choices and the best bench depth in our current lineup. I am first and foremost happy with this development.\"

Rudiger is likely to meet the World Cup as a "challenger", starting with the warm-up matches against Switzerland and Ghana. He is willing to accept this role whether now or if this situation continues into the World Cup.

Speaking of the change in his role in the national team, Rudiger said: "If Nagelsmann needs me, I will be there - whether starting or coming off the bench. During the World Cup, we will need more than just 11 players, especially this summer. The competition conditions will be very difficult, in addition to travel and a slightly increased number of games. "

The core message Rudiger wants to convey is very clear: He is ready for the \"probationary period\" he will face in the national team for the next four months.

As for whether he is also ready to face the next "test" at the club level, it will soon be revealed in the heavyweight quarter-final match of the Champions League - Real Madrid against Bayern Munich.

Speaking of the upcoming Champions League battle, Rudiger said: "Bayern Munich and Arsenal, without a doubt, are the most stable and best teams in Europe so far this season. Everyone in our Real Madrid team knows that we will face an absolutely stable and absolutely world-class team. Seriously, it is almost impossible to have a bigger challenge than this now."

Speaking of what impressed him most about Bayern Munich this season, Rudiger said: \"The team's spirit looks very strong. Even though they have established a lead in the Bundesliga, the team has not shown any relaxation. As a coach, it is not easy to do this.\"

In the Champions League Round of 16 match against Manchester City, Rudiger largely succeeded in limiting Haaland. Now, another top center forward, Kane, awaits him.

Speaking of Kane, Rudiger said: \"The stability of Harry-Kane is simply world-class. To limit him, we can only do it as a whole, as a team - of course, provided that it is really possible to do it in 180 minutes.\"

Speaking of Kane's position in his heart, Rudiger believes that the English forward is currently undoubtedly one of the top three center forwards in world football.

For Rudiger himself, his most important goal at the moment is to regain his place among the two strongest center-backs in Germany.