Chelsea defender David Luiz has called for talented teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi to fill the boots of the departing Eden Hazard next season, the Independent report.
Hazard starred in the Blues’ Europa League final victory over Arsenal on Wednesday evening, scoring twice and setting up Pedro in Chelsea’s 4-1 win.
The Belgian, who has spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, looks set to join Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid this summer.
Chelsea may not be able to bring in an immediate replacement for Hazard due to their looming two-window transfer ban.
And Luiz, who also put in a solid display against the Gunners, has called for teenage winger Hudson-Odoi to fill the Belgian’s boots next season.
We have many [who could replace Hazard], also Callum is great.
Callum has known this club since he was young and he has the talents to one day try to be like Eden.
It is a new story for Callum. It did not start so well because of the injury but now it is time for him to improve in other sides of his game.
The Englishman suffered a season-ending injury back in April after rupturing his Achilles against Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues’ Young Player of the Year is set to return by October, and following Luiz’s recent claims, Hudson-Odoi may well be viewed as a key member of the Chelsea squad next season.
