Frank Lampard has pledged to give Callum Hudson-Odoi time to hit back to top form after the England forward struggled in the Boxing Day loss to Southampton. Chelsea boss Lampard insisted that Hudson-Odoi deserves to be afforded the time to ease back to his best as he continues to shake off his long-term heel injury. The disappointing Southampton loss was Hudson-Odoi’s first Chelsea start since October, but Lampard has full confidence in one of his most promising young stars. Lampard guided Chelsea to victory over Tottenham, which keeps them three points clear in fourth (Nick Potts/PA)But Lampard and Chelsea inch towards the turn of the year with a desperate search for an upswing in home form well underway. Hudson-Odoi is seeking an upturn in personal fortunes himself, but Lampard hailed the youngster’s hard-working attitude as key to his ambitions.

Source: Irish Examiner December 27, 2019 12:45 UTC