Callum Hudson-Odoi made his return from injury during Chelsea’s 7-1 victory over Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
The 18-year-old spent a total of 114 days out due to an Achilles tendon rupture, as per Transfermarkt, but played the entire 90 minutes against the League Two opposition.
He finished off the evening by scoring the last of Chelsea’s seven goals in the 89th minute, driving past the defender before squeezing the ball beyond the goalkeeper at the near post, as shown in the highlights video on Chelsea’s official YouTube channel.
There were plenty of Chelsea fans who were also happy with his performance, with many of them already looking forward to seeing him back on the pitch in the Premier League.
Youngsters Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori have all become trusted members of the squad this season, as indicated by the fact they all started against Liverpool, so there will be hope Hudson-Odoi can join them in being a regular feature.
A selection of Twitter reaction to the winger’s return, including posts from excited Chelsea fans, can be seen below.
One supporter has even dubbed him as the heir to Eden Hazard.
My guy
— Ruben (@BeIgiann) September 25, 2019
top performance lad
— eskay (@PulisicSZNi) September 25, 2019
Hudson-Odoi vs Grimsby by numbers:
✅ 6 shots, 3 on target, 1 goal
✅ 89% passing accuracy, 45 passes, 71 touches
✅ 3 dribbles completed
✅ 8.62 ratingOn another day CHO would’ve scored a hat trick, will take some time to get back to his best. The heir to Hazard is back. pic.twitter.com/0ywSwAyuaE
— JMH (@JakeMH) September 25, 2019
Happy to have to back Callum
— ً (@CFCFutbol_) September 25, 2019
Glad you’re back superstar. That left wing is undoubtably yours now. Go flourish!
— Danny Busciglio (@DBusciglio) September 25, 2019
So good to have you back. Really well done tonight, Cal.
Big things coming. They ain’t ready.
— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) September 25, 2019
Yes Callum! Well done tonight. Congratulations on your goal. I’m happy to see you back fit now and with that deal signed. On to the next one
— CarefreeYouth (@CarefreeYouth) September 25, 2019
Hudson Odoi to wrap up a brilliant performance. Academy boys were outstanding today. Future looks so bright
— raman (@RamanLalli_) September 25, 2019
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