5 things Frank Lampard must do as Chelsea's manager 

Lampard had a good first season in management in charge of Derby County
Lampard had a good first season in management in charge of Derby County

#2 Secure Callum Hudson-Odoi’s future

Hudson-Odoi made a real impression in his breakthrough season at Chelsea
Hudson-Odoi made a real impression in his breakthrough season at Chelsea

Callum Hudson-Odoi looks to be the brightest talent to come through Chelsea’s youth system for a long time, and he looks like he has the potential to go all the way to the top. The 18-year-old appeared 24 times for Chelsea in all competitions last season, with ten of those coming in the Premier League. He made a huge impact in the Europa League, where he played nine games. In those nine matches, he scored four times as well as provided two assists. His form was enough to impress England manager Gareth Southgate, who awarded the teenager his international appearance against Czech Republic in March.

The youngster refused to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge though, as he demanded more first team football. Chelsea however turned down bids from Bayern Munich for Hudson-Odoi, in the hope that they can still convince him to stay beyond next summer. If anyone can do so, it will be Lampard, who showed in his time at Derby he is prepared to give youth a chance. With Eden Hazard gone, there is certainly a place for Hudson-Odoi in the side.

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