Callum Hudson-Odoi is starting to make a name for himself.The 17-year-old has been showing the world this pre-season why Chelsea fans are so excited about him
With a number of Chelsea's stars being absent from pre-season as a result of the World Cup, Hudson-Odoi has been given the chance to impress in the first team
And he has done just that with a number of impressive displays.He was handed another start against Arsenal on Wednesday night, and he grasped that opportunity with both hands
He was the best player on the park in the first half.Hudson-Odoi created numerous chances from the left-wing, and should have bagged at least one assist, had it not been for Alvaro Morata's wastefulness in front of goal
It was undoubtedly the biggest test of his professional career against Hector Bellerin, but he made the Spanish right-back look silly on numerous occasions
The youngster won a penalty after showing some neat footwork in the box to deceive Bellerin, but it was what he did just before that which was even more impressive
Bellerin is known as one of the quickest players in world football.Some may even think he is one of the quickest in the Premier League
But Hudson-Odoi made him look slow as he easily outpaced him before winning the penalty
Wow.His pace really is frightening.Few would have thought he was quicker than Bellerin going into the game
The 17-year-old started behind Bellerin, only to get to the ball well before him.Unreal
Chelsea fans were extremely impressed with the way he managed to outpace Bellerin with ease
Surely Maurizio Sarri is considering starting Hudson-Odoi against Manchester City in the Community Shield this weekend
If his performance against Arsenal is anything to go by, it goes without question that he deserves it
Hudson-Odoi stated last week how he is happy to be playing under the Italian at Chelsea
"The fact the manager is giving me the opportunity to play is really boosting my confidence so I just want to keep getting on the ball, pressing and working hard," he said, per Chelsea
com."The more games I play, hopefully the more I will be able to impress him as well
Getting the opportunities is obviously a good thing so I just need to keep going.I've definitely liked working under Maurizio
"The way he plays suits the way I play because I like to get on the ball a lot, go forward and keep attacking, I either stay in the pockets or stay wide
"With the way the team are playing, being on the left wing is very good because you get to drive at the defenders one against one or cut inside and combine
"You just play with a free mind and play how you can play, but also off the ball we press to try and win the ball high up the pitch, so we defend from the halfway line and obviously attack from there
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