Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea starlet speaks out amid Bayern Munich transfer rumours
CHELSEA starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi insists he is fully focused after being handed a rare start in the Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Tottenham despite speculation surrounding his future.
“It’s a big stadium where everybody dreams to play so I think it’s going to be a big game for us and hopefully we can get the result.”
The Chelsea youngster was also asked if he was able to focus on the match despite the rumours that suggest he will make a move away from Stamford Bridge.
“Yeah 100 per cent, I’m fully focussed on the game and just got to see how the result goes,” he said.
“We’re all ready, we’re all determined to work our hardest out there so I’m fully focused and ready for the game.”
Callum Hudson-Odoi was handed a rare start in Chelsea's clash with Tottenham (Image: GETTY)
Hudson-Odoi set up both goals in last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup and he is hoping to continue that form when they play their London rivals.
“That’s definitely boosted my confidence,” he added.
“I think that game has helped me and made me feel more fearless on the pitch.
“I feel like I have to be confident and just keep going.”
The winger has been linked with Bayern Munich but says he is fully focussed (Image: GETTY)
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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has urged him to stay at the club and fight for his place (Image: GETTY)
Despite him being unsettled, manager Sarri has urged him to stay at the club and fight for his place in the team.
“He is very young, and he has a very great future here in England with the national team and with Chelsea. To stay here is better for him," the Italian said.
“He is ready I think for the big games. Of course we have very important players in the same position.
Hudson-Odoi in action against Spurs (Image: GETTY)
“Do people want Willian on the bench? Or Pedro? I can play with only two wingers.
“Three is difficult - but now he is ready. He can play.
"Of course sometimes he will be on the bench but that is the same as others. I can start to consider him on the same level.”