AFC Ajax 0-1 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Champions League 2019-20 

AFC Ajax v Chelsea FC: Group H - UEFA Champions League
AFC Ajax v Chelsea FC: Group H - UEFA Champions League

#5 Callum Hudson-Odoi needs to add a few more dimensions to his game

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Callum Hudson-Odoi faded after the opening stages of the game
Callum Hudson-Odoi faded after the opening stages of the game

The Blues have displayed various levels of their abilities this season. They've won in the hard way, learnt from mistakes, swept aside teams, scooped victories out and as today's victory highlighted, showed that they have it in them to absorb the intensity of a tough away fixture.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi, ever since returning, has been a fabulous performer for Lampard. He's been among the goals in every single match since taking to the field again but blanked this time around.

He's got immaculate potential, and there's no doubt that the young Englishman is a generational talent. The 18-year-old is smart, creative and innovative in every aspect with the ball. Tactically as well, he seems to be developing into a feared winger game by game.

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However, he had to do much, much better in the final third against Ajax. Of course, the youngster can be excused for a rare blip, but that is what separates the other youngsters from the Sancho's and the Mbappe's.

Hudson-Odoi began the game on the front foot but failed to produce a telling pass despite occupying the best of positions down the left-wing. More often than not, he was set free in a one-versus-one scenario, but not once could he pick the right pass.

He'll learn in the years to come, but in order to reach the top from a tender age, he has to develop a key aspect of world-class football - decision-making.

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