According to a recent report by Football.London, Chelsea wing wizard Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to make his comeback from injury later this month. The same source has claimed that the English prospect, who ruptured his Achilles’ tendon back in April versus Burnley, will return to first-team action after the international break.
Why The Pensioners Need Hudson-Odoi Back Soon
It seems like Chelsea’s away encounter versus Wolverhampton Wanderers might come too soon for the English wide player. Frank Lampard has lacked depth out on the flanks with Christian Pulisic, Pedro and Mason Mount his only options to stretch the pitch in the opposition half. However, none of them are natural wingers like Hudson-Odoi, so the West London outfit would benefit from having the talented Englishman back this month as he will add another dimension to Lampard’s frontline.
The 18-year-old managed to break into the Pensioners’ first-team in the 2018-19 season when he found the back of the net six times while creating seven assists in 29 matches for Chelsea on all fronts.
What Are The English Winger’s Best Attributes?
The London-born speedster boasts electric pace which allows him to make some direct runs with the ball down the flanks. He is not afraid to challenge his marker and beat him off the dribble using his speed and trickery out in the wide areas. However, Hudson-Odoi will need to add more end-product to his game in the coming years if he wants to be a world-class player in his position.
Hudson-Odoi To Return After The International Break: Massive Boost For The Pensioners?
The English sensation has the potential to be a household name in Premier League football, but he is still quite a raw talent at the moment. So he would need time to develop and unlock his true potential in Chelsea colours under Lampard’s tutelage at Stamford Bridge.
The Pensioners are in dire need of picking up some favourable results so that they can challenge for a top 4 place towards the end of this campaign. Hudson-Odoi’s return from his latest injury setback will give Lampard’s team a big boost as they look to turn their fortunes around for the better after the international break.
The Chelsea boss still has a lot of rebuilding left before he has a capable squad that can compete for silverware. Hudson-Odoi will likely be the centre-piece around whom Lampard will structure his Chelsea side in the future.
