Antonio Rudiger held ‘positive talks’ with Frank Lampard as he looks to claw his way back into the Chelsea team.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is reportedly ready to re-integrate the defender into his first-team plans.

The Germany international’s future under Chelsea boss Lampard appeared to be over after he was left out of the squad for six of the club’s first seven games of the season.

Indeed, Rudiger looked certain to leave Chelsea in January, with Paris Saint Germain and Tottenham both interested in taking him on loan.

He was heavily linked with a move away the London club in the summer, but it failed to materialise.

According to The Telegraph, he hopes to be given a chance to prove his potential at Chelsea.

It is reported that he has trained well since his return from international duty.