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Chelsea 'Have to Sell' Before Callum Hudson-Odoi Can Start, Says Maurizio Sarri

Callum Hudson-Odoi won't flourish in Chelsea's first team until the club sells one of their other wingers, says manager Maurizio Sarri.

Fans have been clamouring for academy product Hudson-Odoi to receive more minutes this season, and the Englishman capped off Thursday's 3-0 UEFA Europa League win over Malmo with his third goal for the club.

The 18-year-old is still to make his first Premier League start, however, and Sarri was asked by reporters what needs to happen in order for the prospect to get his chance, per ESPN FC's Liam Twomey:

"You need to understand that, in the same position, we have Pedro [Rodriguez], Willian and [Eden] Hazard.