Rummenigge keen to avoid Chelsea in Euro draw

Ben Gladwell, Munich

Rummenigge stated firmly his desire to be kept apart from Jose Mourinho’s side despite being confident of beating London rivals Arsenal prior to their round-of-16 tie, which concluded in favour of the Bavarians.

The former German international said: “Chelsea are one of the strongest teams in the Champions League and are a team we would prefer to avoid at this stage.