Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has expressed surprise at the club’s criticism.
The Germany international turned down an extension with Chelsea in 2021 and instead joined Real Madrid as a free agent.
Since joining Los Blancos, the former Blues star has appeared in 43 games for the club in various competitions.
However, he has yet to establish himself as an undisputed starter for Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
The German has also received criticism for his less-than-world-class performances.
Addressing the criticism, Rudiger noted that he is no one not to be criticized if legends on the levels of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric at one point or another face criticism at the club.
“Dealing with pressure at Real Madrid? For me, it’s very simple,” he told Madrid Xtra.
“Cristiano got criticized here, Benzema got criticized here, Modrić, all of them. Who am I to not get criticized?”