Callum Hudson-Odoi continues to remind Chelsea what they are missing out on after sending him on loan to Bayer Leverkusen.
The 22-year-old has enjoyed a really productive spell with the Bundesliga side this season since being shipped off by Thomas Tuchel in the summer.
He started all six of Leverkusen’s Champions League group games, and has played 10 of the side’s 15 league matches.
Hudson-Odoi might only have one goal and assist to his name so far, but his contribution has gone beyond simply racking up the numbers.
But he provided evidence of being an attacking force during Leverkusen’s friendly fixture broadcast live on the club’s YouTube channel against FC Zurich earlier today.
Xavi Alonso introduced the Chelsea academy graduate at half-time, with his team already 2-0 up.
Callum Hudson-Odoi brilliant for Bayer Leverkusen
Alonso can thank Hudson-Odoi for doubling the German’s lead thanks to a highly productive second-half.
He and Sardar Azmoun linked up brilliantly for the third goal of the afternoon, encapsulating the classic little and large strike partnership.
Azmoun towered in the air to nod down to his younger co-worker, who returned the perfect pass after skipping past a Zurich challenge.
The Iranian international then charged into the open space and smashed his shot in at the near post.
If that move was soft on the eye, then Hudson-Odoi’s second assist was a pillow for the pupils.
Having picked up possession just outside his own area, the Chelsea loanee sprinted up field to beyond the half-way line.
After driving over the mid-way point, he checked back inside and dissected the Zurich defence with a delivery of the highest order.
Amine Adli gratefully excepted the ball into his path and slotted for Leverkusen’s fourth.
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