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‘How is he not playing?!’ - Sarri’s Hudson-Odoi snub left senior Chelsea stars baffled, says Green

The former Blues goalkeeper admits the performances of an exciting academy graduate in training had more seasoned performers singing his praises

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Green admits Maurizio Sarri’s reluctance to offer Callum Hudson-Odoi left senior stars at Stamford Bridge asking: ‘How is he not playing?!’

A talented academy graduate forced his way into the first-team fold during the 2018-19 campaign.

His potential was clear for all to see, but an Italian coach in west London was initially reluctant to hand the teenager a regular role.

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That led to serious questions being asked of Hudson-Odoi’s future, with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich making efforts to lure him to Germany during the January transfer window.