Callum Hudson-Odoi

[Vesper 30,091]

Chelsea appear to be close to making their worst mistake in years

https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/chelsea-appear-to-be-close-to-making-their-worst-mistake-in-years/

Chelsea have let so many top talents go in recent years, and another appears to be edging closer to the exit. Callum Hudson-Odoi is apparently increasingly likely to join Bayern Munich, according to Sky Germany, with the Blues – likely against their will – running out of options. 

However, the Blues need to consider just how much of a poor decision this would been. They’ve had great young players before, but it’s been a while since a youngster as talented as Callum Hudson-Odoi has been on the scene.

The attacker looked right at home in the Chelsea squad over the summer, owing to his incredible pace, energy and dribbling, and given the poor form of Willian, in particular, it’s a travesty that he hasn’t had a proper chance this season.

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[DDA 9,924]

Callum Hudson-Odoi sharing on Snapchat looking very happy in Blue🔵 #DontLetCHOGo - #CFC @AlexGoldberg_ https://t.co/lCc2eVlpZZ

Does that look like a man who doesn't want to don the Chelsea crest!!

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Cant we be creative in our deals? If it is possible we should give him a deal obligating us to start him in almost half of the remaining premier league games this season. There's no way he'll reject that.

[Vesper 30,091]

We need young players, says Bayern coach Kovac

https://www.afp.com/en/news/3955/we-need-young-players-says-bayern-coach-kovac-doc-1bz6i74

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac admitted Saturday his team needed "young players", amid speculation the German champions have launched a 33-million-euro bid for Chelsea teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Kovac, speaking at Bayern's annual winter training camp in Qatar, refused to confirm or deny the club's interest in the 18-year-old English star but conceded changes were needed.

"We always need young players," said Kovac.

"It is my job and the job of (Bayern Munich sporting director) Hasan Salihamidzic to change the team as the team does not get any younger."

He added: "If a player is good it doesn't matter how old he is.

"We are looking for younger talented players but also players who are ready because the young talented players need time to develop."

Chelsea assistant coach Gianfranco Zola has said Bayern are "very interested" in the teenager, whose has been with the Londoners since 2007 but is stalling on a new contract.

Hudson-Odoi is seen as a potential rising star of the English game and was a member of the England Under-17 team which won the World Cup in 2017.

But it is claimed he wants to play more -- he has only played three times for Chelsea's first team -- and may be persuaded by the example of another young English winger Jadon Sancho who is thriving at Bundesliga league leaders Dortmund since deciding to leave Manchester City.

Under-pressure Kovac needs to reinvigorate Bayern and replace many of the team's long-standing stars who are approaching the end of their careers.

Two of those players, Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery, have announced they will finish their careers at the end of this season.

Bayern currently stand second in the Bundesliga, six points behind Dortmund.

The club, which is sponsored by Qatar Airways, will be in the Gulf until January 10.

 

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[jernej93 569]

What else does he need to do?? 

[Milan 17,955]

15 minutes ago, jernej93 said:

What else does he need to do?? 

Sign a contract.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Played a blinder on the RW too.

[DDA 9,924]

Imagine losing Hazard and CHO in the same year. Fancy that!!! Do everything in your power Roman. Everything!!!

[lucio 5,418]

aaaannnddd its back to willian next game

[Superblue 6,372]

It appears it is just a matter of whether he believes there is a pathway to the first team here. I don't think he's making demands about being a first choice starter, etc.

I am hoping that the club sit down with him and ask him to give til the end of the season. If he performs like he did today, and given our stretched options across the front line he should be given far more games in the second half of the season. Even opportunities off the bench for the last half hour, etc. 

I still believe his preference would be to stay here and play for Chelsea so long as he is given chances.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Willian relishing starting next game except he doesn't cos he couldn't care less about playing for chelsea

[Jase 43,479]

 

[LAM09 7,043]

The board surely can't be stupid enough to sell him to Bayern. However, a potential move with a smaller club with a clause could be feasible. 

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

1 hour ago, milan.cech said:

Sign a contract.

I think if he signs a new contract it might mean he gets to play more. Maybe not. Just a hunch. I would imagine its probably wrong but 😂

[BlueLyon 9,359]

1 hour ago, Unionjack said:

Played a blinder on the RW too.

Real talent. On left he dribbled, cut inside and took a shot, on right he dribbled and then made cross or pass. No nonsense bs like we see from Willian trying his weak foot and fuck things up. 

Very good decision making, he knows what to do in given situation. Whoever will give him regular playtime and develop his raw talent is getting some player.

Hopefuly it will be us.