DBasia.news – Callum Hudson-Odoi is one of the young talents of Chelsea that has shined this season. Nevertheless, he rarely plays this season and attracts attention from two big European clubs: Manchester United and Bayern Munchen.
Although he finally decided to stay, it did not immediately make him the first choice for Maurizio Sarri, only on the match against Brighton and Hove Albion, Thursday (4/4) WIB, the 18-year-old appeared as a starter in the competition Premier League and play full for 90 minutes.
Hudson-Odoi succeeded in paying for the manager’s trust with a neat performance that he displayed, although he did not register his name on the scoreboard, the player born in Wandsworth, England successfully scored an assist that was converted into a goal by Olivier Giroud.
Seeing the consistent performance displayed by his teammate, Giroud also spoke up and even hoped that Maurizio Sarri would provide more opportunities for Hudson Odoi to enter Chelsea’s starting XI.
“I was not at all surprised by the performance displayed by Callum Hudson-Odoi. He continued to show an improved performance and is a player who has high potential,” Giroud said after the match as reported by Goal.
“I am very sure he will become a top player. Hudson-Odoi must be given the opportunity to play. He is a quality player, both on and off the field. The England national team is lucky to have him,” added the former Arsenal striker.
The victory over Brighton was enough for Chelsea to rise to fifth and move Manchester United.
After this match, the club which was founded in 1905 will immediately play the next game, which is against city rivals, West Ham United, Tuesday (9/4) WIB.