David Luiz thinks that Eden Hazard is irreplaceable in the short term but has hope that Callum Hudson-Odoi is good enough to become Chelsea’s next superstar.
“I think it's goodbye, time for a new challenge,” Hazard said following the final whistle after Chelsea claimed a 4-1 Europa League final victory over rivals Arsenal in Baku.
Hazard was pivotal in the win, netting two goals and an assist in what is likely to be his final game before a move to Real Madrid for more than £100 million ($126m) this summer.
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Luiz thinks his long-standing team-mate will be tough to replace but has called on Chelsea to put their faith in Hudson-Odoi as his successor.