Eden Hazard is the only Chelsea forward deserving of a place more than Callum Hudson-Odoi, and that’s according to club legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
The former Blues striker is convinced Willian and Pedro have not done enough this season to continuously warrant a place in the starting 11 ahead of Callum Hudson-Odoi. The youngster has been hugely impressive this campaign, showing strong hints that he is the man to trust on the wings. Sarri, however, has turned a blind eye to his talents.
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He has named Hudson-Odoi on the bench a number of times in the Premier League but the Blues academy graduate is yet to start a game, further denting Chelsea’s image as a club that fails to promote youth.
Hudson-Odoi has played his way into the England national team, making two appearances in the Three Lions’ recent Euro 2020 qualifications games, his second a start.
Hasselbaink believes Chelsea must give the winger the opportunity to shine:
“[Hudson-Odoi] should be given an opportunity because the other players who play in his position are not at their best moment. The only one who is really doing his best is Eden Hazard. Chelsea should promote more young people and I would say that Hudson-Odoideserves an opportunity.”
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Marca
