Callum Hudson-Odoi watch: How he did for Chelsea against Tottenham
Chelsea lost 1-0 to Tottenham in the first leg of their semi-final
Wednesday 9 January 2019 10:30, UK
Callum Hudson-Odoi told Sky Sports before the game that Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Tottenham at Wembley was “definitely” the biggest game of his career. So how did the Bayern Munich target perform? We take a look.
"I am fully focused on the game," the 18-year-old winger told Sky Sports beforehand. The reports of a fourth bid from Bayern for his services had dominated the build-up but Maurizio Sarri rewarded the player's FA Cup efforts against Nottingham Forest with another start.
"It has definitely boosted my confidence and made me feel more fearless on the pitch," said Hudson-Odoi of his appearance against Forest, but he did not have it quite so easy against Spurs. Chelsea were beaten 1-0 at Wembley although the youngster did his best to impress.
Here, we pick out his key moments from the game…
Pundit view: Joe Cole
"We know he has got ability," former Chelsea winger Joe Cole told Sky Sports during the half-time interval. "He has given Rose something to think about. Part of the message from Maurizio Sarri at half time will be to get him running towards goal and facing up the full-back, because every time he has done that we have looked dangerous."
KEY STAT: Hudson-Odoi played 43 passes in the opposition half, more than any other player on either team did during his time on the pitch.
Pundit view: Alan Smith
"It is a big decision for the lad," said Smith of Bayern's interest. "It's not easy to turn down a club of Bayern Munich's stature. What an experience for him at a young age. You don't get many chances like that in your career. He will have to weigh up what kind of game time he would get at Chelsea and what kind of game time he would get at Bayern."