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'We spoke to not make it bigger' - Tuchel explained Hudson-Odoi substitution to Chelsea squad

Thomas Tuchel has explained there are no hard feelings with Callum Hudson-Odoi over the decision to withdraw him having brought him on as a half-time substitute in the 1-1 draw with Southampton.

The 20-year-old could start against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League after the Blues manager explained his decision to take off the homegrown star 31 minutes after bringing him on.

It is understood that Hudson-Odoi hasn't taken the decision personally and his status at Stamford Bridge hasn't changed following the incident at St Mary's.

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What Tuchel said?

"Yes, that’s right," he said when asked whether Hudson-Odoi could start against Diego Simeone's side in Romania.