I want to see Hudson Odoi flourish again - Lampard

Published on: 24 September 2020

After making his debut for the club in 2018, for both Chelsea and England and producing great performances last year wasn't a good year for him, he ruptured Achilles tendon hindered his progress.

With the arrival of new signings Ziyech, Werner and Havertz playing time has been very limited for Odoi.

The Chelsea boss said the winger must seize his opportunities while other players were unavailable.

“At the moment we have Christian Pulisic injured, Hakim Ziyech injured. We played Timo Werner out wide against Liverpool,” he said. “But the absolute natural winger who is fit at the minute is Callum.

“He has to show in every minute, on and off the ball, what he can do for the team and that’s the position Callum is in at the minute," he added.

“He’s had an early breakthrough in his career because of his talent, he’s had an injury and now I want to see him flourish again,”

Asked if Hudson Odoi will be sent out on loan in the ongoing transfer window Lampard said

“I’m going to skirt around that question; it remains to be seen.”

“My priority will always be making sure I maintain and keep the strongest squad I can for this club but after that of course, the individual conversations will happen within that,” he concluded.

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