Callum Hudson-Odoi recovers from Covid-19, confirms Chelsea boss

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Callum Hudson-Odoi has fully recovered from the coronavirus, according to Chelsea manager Frank Lampard.

The 19-year-old became the first Premier League player to test positive for the deadly virus earlier this month.

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"I spoke to him throughout that first week when he first got the illness and it was a strange time," Lampard said.

"Thankfully he didn’t suffer too much and we are happy he’s come through this."

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As part of precautionary measures to curb the spread of the virus, the English Football Association has suspended all its competitions until April 30.

Chelsea were fourth on the Premier League table when the 2019/20 season was on March 13.