Antonio Rudiger apologises to Benjamin Pavard for neck stamp

Antonio Rudiger has apologised to Benjamin Pavard after colliding with the France defender and leaving slash marks on his neck. Pavard was left with red scratches from the studs of Rudiger’s boot, who accidentally stamped on his opponent during a sliding challenge. Chelsea defender Rudiger was quick to apologise to Pavard, who was able to continue playing after some treatment. MUNICH, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 06: Benjamin Pavard of France receives medical treatment during the UEFA Nations League Group A match between Germany and France at Allianz Arena on September 6, 2018 in Munich, Germany.  I have apologized to him right after it happened and I also want to use this opportunity to wish him a speedy recovery!
?????? — Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) September 7, 2018 He said on Twitter: ‘Sorry for Benjamin Pavard, it wasn’t intentional. ‘I have apologised to him right after it happened and I also want to use this opportunity to wish him a speedy recovery.
’Benjamin Pavard of France receives medical treatment during the UEFA Nations League Group A match between Germany and France at Allianz Arena on September 6, 2018 in Munich, Germany. Germany held France to a 0-0 in front of their home fans in their first match since a humiliating defeat to South Korea, which knocked the defending World Champions out of the World Cup at the group stages. France, the current world champions, took on Germany in the Nations League opener, but the game ended in a stalemate in part thanks to a superb performance from debutant Alphonse Areola in the French goal.