Just days before Euro 2024, Germany stars Antonio Rudiger and Niclas Fullkrug fought in training.
In a training crossing drill, Rudiger repeatedly hauled the striker down while the defender carefully marked him.
After one tough challenge, Fullkrug stayed down and cursed Rudiger.
The forward started pounding Rudiger after getting up.
Assistant coach Sandro Wagner then calmed the situation.
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Germany stars Niclas Fullkrug (L) and Antonio Rudiger (R) had an altercation in training
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The players clashed in training just days before the hosts are due to get Euro 2024 underway
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Rudiger was seen walking off the training pitch following the incident during the session
Rudiger and Fullkrug pushed each other during Euro 2024 training. Fullkrug begged coach Mads Buttgereit to ‘just blоw the whistle’.
Rudiger sarcastically applauded Fullkrug, who was soothed by a coach.
Rudiger’s Real Madrid defeated Fullkrug’s Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley in the Champions League final earlier this month.
Fullkrug called Rudiger and Jonathan Tah’simply world class’ in a news conference earlier in the day.
He stated, “We’re very strong with them at the back,” according to the German Football Federation.
Energy and strength make them world-class players. They’re tough to pass.
It is great to have them both on the pitch.
Fullkrug had told Mads Buttgereit, a member of the coaching staff, to ‘just blоw the whistle’
Rudiger later sarcastically applauded Fullkrug, who was still angry over the incident
The pair faced off in the Champions League final as Real Madrid beаt Borussia Dortmund
Fullkrug had previously praised Rudiger in a press conference, describing him as ‘world class’
Head coach Julian Nagelsmann will worry about the clаsh before Euro 2024.
Having so much defensive depth is wonderful. We have a strong backline.
Germany will play Scotland on Friday night to open Euro 2024.
Julian Nagelsmann’s team faces Hungary and Switzerland in the group stage.