Maurizio Sarri is unsure when Callum Hudson-Odoi will return to action but has backed the Chelsea youngster to return “better than before” from his Achilles tendon rupture.
The injury is a big blow for Hudson-Odoi, who recently broke into the England team and was establishing himself in the Chelsea side having had to wait for his chance in the Premier League. [phone]
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Blues head coach Sarri was asked at a press conference on Friday how long he expected Hudson-Odoi to be out for.
The Italian said: “It depends of course. For sure three months, then we have to see the condition because you can able to play but we need a player at the top.
“So it depends. The period is three months, no less.”
Hudson-Odoi, who limped off during the first half of Chelsea’s 2-2 draw at home to Burnley on Monday night, has had a successful operation.
Sarri said: “The operation for Callum went in the right way. I think he will be back here (at the training ground) in one or two days.
“Of course he needs time now, but Callum is a very strong man physically and mentally so I am sure he will be able to return better than before.”
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