Hasan Salihamidzic tried everything to get Callum Hudson-Odoi to join FC Bayern some time ago. The young star remained loyal to Chelsea, so what happened to him?
It’s been just over a year since Hasan Salihamidzic went out on a limb for an 18-year-old.
“He’s a very interesting player and we want to sign him,” the FC Bayern sports director made clear during the winter training camp in Qatar. “He’s dribbling strong and has a strong pull to the goal. He has great potential. He’s a player who will be a good match for us.”
Words that didn’t go down too well in London. Chelsea FC accused the Munich team of disrespect and lack of professionalism.
Hudson Odoi must pass against Bayern
One year later, the then contender Callum Hudson-Odoi (Bavaria is said to have bid around 40 million euros) continues to wear the Chelsea FC jersey – and will receive the Bavarians with his team-mates on Tuesday for the first leg of the round of 16 in the Champions League (Champions League: FC Chelsea – FC Bayern, Tues. from 9 pm).
However: Hudson-Odoi will not be able to play because of thigh problems. Chelsea coach Frank Lampard confirmed this on Monday evening.
Like Christian Pulisic and N’Golo Kanté, the 19-year-old was absent from public training on Monday. The muscle in his thigh is causing problems. Hudson-Odoi was not in the squad in the last two league games against Manchester United and Tottenham.
The question remains how much this absence actually weakens the blues?
Less exhilarating numbers for Hudson-Odoi
In the current season he was only in 26 percent of all games in the starting eleven of coach Frank Lampard.