Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger DISMISSED from training by Thomas Tuchel after BUST-UP with Kepa

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel dramatically dismissed defender Antonio Rudiger from training after a bust-up with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga the day after their 5-2 humbling against West Bromwich Albion.

Sam Allardyce‘s relegation-threatened side ran riot against the Blues on Saturday after Thiago Silva’s early red card to end Tuchel’s 14-match unbeaten run.

After the match, the German urged his players to respond in the right manner and centre half Kurt Zouma also encouraged his team-mates to react strongly to the disappointing loss.

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger was dismissed from training after clashing with Kepa

He was reportedly involved in a shoving match with the Spanish goalkeeper after a late tackle

Boss Thomas Tuchel decided to send Rudiger inside to cool off, while Kepa finished training

According to the Telegraph, Rudiger saw red in Easter Sunday training and was sent back inside to calm down after pushing and shoving between the pair.

Sources have claimed the disagreement was sparked by a late tackle by Rudiger on the Spaniard, who reacted strongly and things escalated into a physical confrontation.

Former Paris Saint-Germain manager Tuchel swiftly decided his compatriot Rudiger had not calmed down enough to finish training, so he cooled off indoors while Kepa continued the last five minutes of the session at Cobham.

It was reported in January that Rudiger (left) clashed with Cesar Azpilicueta (right) in training

It is understood the 40-cap international later took it upon himself to apologise unprompted, with Tuchel now happy the matter is closed and not expecting any lasting fallout between the two.

Sportsmail revealed in January that Rudiger  – along with Marcos Alonso and Jorginho – ’caused issues’ in training with in-fighting before Frank Lampard was sacked, and ‘clashed with captain Cesar Azpilicueta on numerous occasions’.

Azpilicueta and defender Reece James are also believed to have exchanged strong words in the Stamford Bridge dressing room straight after the match, with James partially responsible for West Brom’s second goal.

Despite that, the pair spoke in private after that and resolved their differences.