Antonio Rudiger takes part in a training session with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel watches on. Getty
Antonio Rudiger takes part in a training session with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel watches on. Getty
Antonio Rudiger takes part in a training session with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel watches on. Getty
Antonio Rudiger takes part in a training session with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel watches on. Getty

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Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger ordered off training ground after bust-up with Kepa Arrizabalaga - reports

Heated exchange came day after shock thrashing by West Brom

Dominic Hart

April 05, 2021

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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger was sent in early from training on Sunday following a heated exchange with teammate Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to reports.

Tempers flared at Chelsea's Cobham training ground after Saturday's shock home defeat to West Bromwich Albion, in which both players were among the substitutes, according to The Telegraph.

Thomas Tuchel had warned his players not to lose their heads in the wake of the 5-2 thrashing.

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Spanish goalkeeper Kepa reacted to Rudiger's late challenge during a small-sided training game and the two players shoved each other as tempers flared.

Chelsea players pulled their teammates apart and Tuchel reacted immediately, deciding that German defender Rudiger was not calming down quickly enough to take part in the final five minutes of training, so sent him in early to cool down with goalkeeper Kepa completing the session.

It is understood Rudiger has since apologised to Kepa and Tuchel considers the matter closed.

It has been reported earlier this season that Rudiger had clashed on more than one occasion with Cesar Azpilicueta during training.

Chelsea v West Brom ratings

CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 5. Couldn’t do much about any of the goals and pulled off a couple of decent saves … but conceded five. Reuters
CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 5. Couldn’t do much about any of the goals and pulled off a couple of decent saves … but conceded five. Reuters
Thiago Silva – 2. What is it about Thiago Silva and West Brom? Since his calamitous mistake against the Baggies on debut, the Brazilian has been imperious for Chelsea. Returning after missing two months with injury, Silva looked rusty and was sent off for a second bookable offence inside the first half hour. AFP
Thiago Silva – 2. What is it about Thiago Silva and West Brom? Since his calamitous mistake against the Baggies on debut, the Brazilian has been imperious for Chelsea. Returning after missing two months with injury, Silva looked rusty and was sent off for a second bookable offence inside the first half hour. AFP
Kurt Zouma – 5. Solid for most of the first half but misjudged the bounce on Johnstone’s long ball and his hesitation allowed Pereira to pounce. Had a decent effort from a corner but his volleyed shot went over, then missed a sitter from another corner. Far from composed. Getty Images
Kurt Zouma – 5. Solid for most of the first half but misjudged the bounce on Johnstone’s long ball and his hesitation allowed Pereira to pounce. Had a decent effort from a corner but his volleyed shot went over, then missed a sitter from another corner. Far from composed. Getty Images
Cesar Azpilicueta – 5. In a match consumed by chaos, the Chelsea captain tried to keep his concentration and composure. That wasn’t enough, though as the Blues conceded five. AFP
Cesar Azpilicueta – 5. In a match consumed by chaos, the Chelsea captain tried to keep his concentration and composure. That wasn’t enough, though as the Blues conceded five. AFP
Reece James – 6. Unable to dominate the right flank as he has done so often. Got forward when he could but was forced to defend more than usual. AFP
Reece James – 6. Unable to dominate the right flank as he has done so often. Got forward when he could but was forced to defend more than usual. AFP
Marcos Alonso – 4. His defensive vulnerabilities were again brutally exposed after Chelsea went down to 10 men. Should have been stronger against Phillips for West Brom’s second and his lack of pace gave Furlong all the time in the world to cross for Robinson’s goal. Reuters
Marcos Alonso – 4. His defensive vulnerabilities were again brutally exposed after Chelsea went down to 10 men. Should have been stronger against Phillips for West Brom’s second and his lack of pace gave Furlong all the time in the world to cross for Robinson’s goal. Reuters
Jorginho – 5. In games when he is unable to help Chelsea dominate possession, the Italian can become anonymous. This was a case in point. AP
Jorginho – 5. In games when he is unable to help Chelsea dominate possession, the Italian can become anonymous. This was a case in point. AP
Mateo Kovacic – 8. Looked typically comfortable when Chelsea were cruising, but when the hosts started chasing the game, the Croatian went into overdrive. Kovacic was by far his team’s best player, full of running, incisive passing, and energy. Reuters
Mateo Kovacic – 8. Looked typically comfortable when Chelsea were cruising, but when the hosts started chasing the game, the Croatian went into overdrive. Kovacic was by far his team’s best player, full of running, incisive passing, and energy. Reuters
Hakim Ziyech – 5. Overplayed a pass to Pulisic but wasn’t afforded much more time to grow into the game, the Moroccan making way in a tactical switch following Silva’s dismissal. EPA
Hakim Ziyech – 5. Overplayed a pass to Pulisic but wasn’t afforded much more time to grow into the game, the Moroccan making way in a tactical switch following Silva’s dismissal. EPA
Christian Pulisic – 7. His sharp turn drew the foul for Alonso’s free-kick, which the American reacted fastest to for Chelsea’s opener. Replaced at half time for Mount. AFP
Christian Pulisic – 7. His sharp turn drew the foul for Alonso’s free-kick, which the American reacted fastest to for Chelsea’s opener. Replaced at half time for Mount. AFP
Timo Werner – 6. Quick feet to set up Mount for Chelsea’s second. Some might argue it showed a lack of confidence, but it was good quick thinking by the German. Looked dangerous on the few occasions he broke the West Brom line but overall, had a limited impact. Reuters
Timo Werner – 6. Quick feet to set up Mount for Chelsea’s second. Some might argue it showed a lack of confidence, but it was good quick thinking by the German. Looked dangerous on the few occasions he broke the West Brom line but overall, had a limited impact. Reuters
SUBS: Andreas Christensen (33’) – 4. Came on with the scores level but was pulled apart by a vibrant and pacey West Brom attack. AP
SUBS: Andreas Christensen (33’) – 4. Came on with the scores level but was pulled apart by a vibrant and pacey West Brom attack. AP
Mason Mount (45’) – 7. Had a decent chance to score Chelsea’s second but was soon on the scoresheet when he tapped home from Werner’s assist. Tried to force the issue in attack but couldn’t drag his team back into the match. AFP
Mason Mount (45’) – 7. Had a decent chance to score Chelsea’s second but was soon on the scoresheet when he tapped home from Werner’s assist. Tried to force the issue in attack but couldn’t drag his team back into the match. AFP
Kai Havertz (72’) – N/A. Brought on to fight a losing battle. Getty Images
Kai Havertz (72’) – N/A. Brought on to fight a losing battle. Getty Images
WEST BROM PLAYER RATINGS: Sam Johnstone – 7. Produced a fine fingertip save on Alonso’s free-kick but could do little about Pulisic’s follow up finish. Got himself an assist with his thumping up field pass for Pereira. Pulled off some good saves and was quick off his line, even if there were some nervy moments. PA
WEST BROM PLAYER RATINGS: Sam Johnstone – 7. Produced a fine fingertip save on Alonso’s free-kick but could do little about Pulisic’s follow up finish. Got himself an assist with his thumping up field pass for Pereira. Pulled off some good saves and was quick off his line, even if there were some nervy moments. PA
Darnell Furlong – 8. Defended brilliantly for the opening 20 or so minutes and as West Brom became more expansive, offered his team an outlet on the right. His fine performance was rewarded with an assist when his cross led to Robinson’s goal. PA
Darnell Furlong – 8. Defended brilliantly for the opening 20 or so minutes and as West Brom became more expansive, offered his team an outlet on the right. His fine performance was rewarded with an assist when his cross led to Robinson’s goal. PA
Dara O’Shea – 6. Played his part in a composed start by West Brom, only for an ankle injury to see him forced off in the 24th minute. AP
Dara O’Shea – 6. Played his part in a composed start by West Brom, only for an ankle injury to see him forced off in the 24th minute. AP
Kyle Bartley – 7. Kept the Chelsea attack quiet until the opening goal and for much of the rest of the game as West Brom took charge (no match photo available). Reuters
Kyle Bartley – 7. Kept the Chelsea attack quiet until the opening goal and for much of the rest of the game as West Brom took charge (no match photo available). Reuters
Semi Ajayi – 8. Sharp last-man defending to block an Alonso effort on to the post early in the second half. Good performance in a compact West Brom defence. AFP
Semi Ajayi – 8. Sharp last-man defending to block an Alonso effort on to the post early in the second half. Good performance in a compact West Brom defence. AFP
Conor Townsend – 7. Got caught out in defence on a few occasions but provided an option on the left wing and helped West Brom push Chelsea back. AFP
Conor Townsend – 7. Got caught out in defence on a few occasions but provided an option on the left wing and helped West Brom push Chelsea back. AFP
Matt Phillips – 7. Inches away from a goal of the season contender when his curling effort smacked the crossbar just before halftime. Contributed to giving Alonso a horrid afternoon. EPA
Matt Phillips – 7. Inches away from a goal of the season contender when his curling effort smacked the crossbar just before halftime. Contributed to giving Alonso a horrid afternoon. EPA
Okay Yokuslu – 7. A solid display in midfield and it was Silva’s challenge on the Turk that reduced Chelsea to 10 men and helped turn the tide. AFP
Okay Yokuslu – 7. A solid display in midfield and it was Silva’s challenge on the Turk that reduced Chelsea to 10 men and helped turn the tide. AFP
Ainsley Maitland-Niles – 7. No match for Kovacic in central midfield but the on-loan Arsenal player was good in possession and played his part in this sensational victory. Reuters
Ainsley Maitland-Niles – 7. No match for Kovacic in central midfield but the on-loan Arsenal player was good in possession and played his part in this sensational victory. Reuters
Matheus Pereira – 10. Superb run and lofted finish for the equaliser after latching on to Johnstone’s route one ball and then showed excellent calmness and speed of thought to score West Brom’s second goal. Man of the match. EPA
Matheus Pereira – 10. Superb run and lofted finish for the equaliser after latching on to Johnstone’s route one ball and then showed excellent calmness and speed of thought to score West Brom’s second goal. Man of the match. EPA
Mbaye Diagne – 8. Grabbed West Brom’s fourth with a good side-footed finish and led the line well. EPA
Mbaye Diagne – 8. Grabbed West Brom’s fourth with a good side-footed finish and led the line well. EPA
SUBS: Branislav Ivanovic (24’) – N/A. Back at the club where he earned hero status, the Serbian’s appearance lasted just 13 minutes after he pulled up with a hamstring injury. Reuters
SUBS: Branislav Ivanovic (24’) – N/A. Back at the club where he earned hero status, the Serbian’s appearance lasted just 13 minutes after he pulled up with a hamstring injury. Reuters
Callum Robinson (37’) – 9. As much as Silva must hate this fixture, Robinson must wish he could play Chelsea every week. The striker scored West Brom’s third with a thunderous volley and then scored the fifth. His only other Premier League goals this season have also come against the Blues. AFP
Callum Robinson (37’) – 9. As much as Silva must hate this fixture, Robinson must wish he could play Chelsea every week. The striker scored West Brom’s third with a thunderous volley and then scored the fifth. His only other Premier League goals this season have also come against the Blues. AFP
Jake Livermore (89’) – N/A. Sent on to help kill the game (no match photo available). AFP
Jake Livermore (89’) – N/A. Sent on to help kill the game (no match photo available). AFP

Rudiger lost his place in the starting line-up during the closing stages of Frank Lampard's tenure as Chelsea boss, but has regained his place and played a key role under Tuchel.

The incident followed a heated argument between Reece James and fellow defender Azpilicueta in the Stamford Bridge dressing room after the defeat to West Brom.

The Blues will bid to bounce back from their first defeat in 15 games under Tuchel on Wednesday when they play Porto in the away leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

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The flights
Emirates flies to Delhi with fares starting from around Dh760 return, while Etihad fares cost about Dh783 return. From Delhi, there are connecting flights to Lucknow. 
Where to stay
It is advisable to stay in Lucknow and make a day trip to Kannauj. A stay at the Lebua Lucknow hotel, a traditional Lucknowi mansion, is recommended. Prices start from Dh300 per night (excluding taxes). 

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  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
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  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
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The flights

Emirates and Etihad fly to Johannesburg or Cape Town daily. Flights cost from about Dh3,325, with a flying time of 8hours and 15 minutes. From there, fly South African Airlines or Air Namibia to Namibia’s Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport, for about Dh850. Flying time is 2 hours.

The stay

Wilderness Little Kulala offers stays from £460 (Dh2,135) per person, per night. It is one of seven Wilderness Safari lodges in Namibia; www.wilderness-safaris.com.

Skeleton Coast Safaris’ four-day adventure involves joining a very small group in a private plane, flying to some of the remotest areas in the world, with each night spent at a different camp. It costs from US$8,335.30 (Dh30,611); www.skeletoncoastsafaris.com

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Commission caps

For life insurance products with a savings component, Peter Hodgins of Clyde & Co said different caps apply to the saving and protection elements:

• For the saving component, a cap of 4.5 per cent of the annualised premium per year (which may not exceed 90 per cent of the annualised premium over the policy term). 

• On the protection component, there is a cap  of 10 per cent of the annualised premium per year (which may not exceed 160 per cent of the annualised premium over the policy term).

• Indemnity commission, the amount of commission that can be advanced to a product salesperson, can be 50 per cent of the annualised premium for the first year or 50 per cent of the total commissions on the policy calculated. 

• The remaining commission after deduction of the indemnity commission is paid equally over the premium payment term.

• For pure protection products, which only offer a life insurance component, the maximum commission will be 10 per cent of the annualised premium multiplied by the length of the policy in years.

Disclosure

Customers must now be provided with a full illustration of the product they are buying to ensure they understand the potential returns on savings products as well as the effects of any charges. There is also a “free-look” period of 30 days, where insurers must provide a full refund if the buyer wishes to cancel the policy.

“The illustration should provide for at least two scenarios to illustrate the performance of the product,” said Mr Hodgins. “All illustrations are required to be signed by the customer.”

Another illustration must outline surrender charges to ensure they understand the costs of exiting a fixed-term product early.

Illustrations must also be kept updatedand insurers must provide information on the top five investment funds available annually, including at least five years' performance data.

“This may be segregated based on the risk appetite of the customer (in which case, the top five funds for each segment must be provided),” said Mr Hodgins.

Product providers must also disclose the ratio of protection benefit to savings benefits. If a protection benefit ratio is less than 10 per cent "the product must carry a warning stating that it has limited or no protection benefit" Mr Hodgins added.

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Mallorca v Alaves (4pm)

Barcelona v Getafe (7pm)

Villarreal v Levante (9.30pm)

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Sevilla v Espanyol (3pm)

Leganes v Real Betis (5pm)

Eibar v Real Sociedad (7pm)

Athletic Bilbao v Osasuna (9.30pm)

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Sinopharm vaccine explained

The Sinopharm vaccine was created using techniques that have been around for decades. 

“This is an inactivated vaccine. Simply what it means is that the virus is taken, cultured and inactivated," said Dr Nawal Al Kaabi, chair of the UAE's National Covid-19 Clinical Management Committee.

"What is left is a skeleton of the virus so it looks like a virus, but it is not live."

This is then injected into the body.

"The body will recognise it and form antibodies but because it is inactive, we will need more than one dose. The body will not develop immunity with one dose," she said.

"You have to be exposed more than one time to what we call the antigen."

The vaccine should offer protection for at least months, but no one knows how long beyond that.

Dr Al Kaabi said early vaccine volunteers in China were given shots last spring and still have antibodies today.

“Since it is inactivated, it will not last forever," she said.

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