Chelsea 3-0 Malmo FF: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Europa League 2018-19

#5 Callum Hudson-Odoi should start over Willian and Pedro

A man on top of his game

Once again, Callum Hudson-Odoi was granted an opportunity in a lesser important fixture. Once again, the Englishman took his chance with both hands and served the goods for his side.

The teenager set the field on fire with his blistering pace, artistry and direct yet fearless approach. He was at the centre of the action along with Willian and Kante, as far as Chelsea's attacking adventures were concerned.

Hudson-Odoi completed successful take-ons, drove forward with purpose and almost every time he picked up the ball, the homegrown Chelsea talent charged down the flank, took on defenders and enjoyed touches of the ball inside the 18-yard box.

On the other hand, Willian, who has three assists in his last four games for the Blues, has just not stepped up on the big occasions. He was deployed in a play maker's role against Malmo, but regardless of where he plies his trade in the Premier League against the more substantial opponents, the Brazilian fails to add a spark into the game.

Pedro too has sparsely scored this season. The former Barcelona star hasn't got at the end of passes as often as he would like and is doing the majority of the possession-based work for his side in the middle third.

Hudson-Odoi hasn't proved himself against the bigger opponents, because he hasn't received the chances. With Willian and Pedro not at their very best of late, and with three goals and three assists in his last six starts for Chelsea, Hudson-Odoi deserves to man the wing with Eden Hazard.