Callum Hudson-Odoi has revealed how his Ghanaian roots have helped him grow as a player at Chelsea, where he says he is “really happy” despite facing limited opportunities.
Despite long-term interest from German champions Bayern Munich, the 20-year-old Stamford Bridge academy graduate has struggled to find his place under Frank Lampard – but has recently enjoyed an upturn in form – with two goals and two assists in his last four games across all competitions.
Internationally, Hudson-Odoi was eligible for both England and Ghana but has represented the Three Lions at every age group from U16 to U21 then up to the first team.
In an interview with Sky Sports, he spoke about how his Ghanaian roots have helped him develop his career and even revealed how he had been sent a picture of a bus with his face on in the African country, as he looks to eventually find his place back in Southgate’s side.
“My family back at home, they watch all the games,” Hudson-Odoi stated.
“They highlight certain things that I can improve on and get better at. I always speak to the coach and to the manager, but I’ve had a lot of family helping me too.
“I don’t know if I’m big time [in Ghana]. I have received some things, they did name some things after me. I saw a bus – it had a picture of my face on it!
“I’m always remaining humble. I’m glad they did that for me but the hard work carries on. Hopefully, more stuff will be named after me over there one day. It’s nice to hear there are people over there supporting [me].
“Hopefully there will be a few more Chelsea shirts over there one day too.”
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