XtraTime Web Desk: He was one of the biggest stars of the U17 FIFA World Cup held in India. Callum Hudson-Odoi is all set to get the results of his consistent performances in the forthcoming season.
Chelsea Head Coach Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that 17-year-old winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for a first-team role this season following his impressive display against Arsenal in the International Champions Cup on Wednesday.
Hudson-Odoi made his Premier League debut in January and went on to feature once more last term, having previously played an important role in England’s victorious Under-17 World Cup campaign.
Although Chelsea ultimately lost 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw with the Gunners, Hudson-Odoi was again excellent out wide, causing Hector Bellerin no end of problems and winning a penalty from him, which Alvaro Morata ultimately wasted.
And now, the attacker, who does not turn 18 until November, is set to be fast-tracked to Chelsea’s first-team squad for the new season.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Sarri said: “Hudson-Odoi is a very young player. We have to wait. In the future he will be a very, very strong player for sure. He will stay with us [in the first team] for the season.”