Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has posted an encouraging message from his hospital bed and said his "return begins now" following a successful first operation on his ruptured Achilles.
The 18-year-old was forced off in the first half of Monday's 2-2 home draw against Burnley, but Hudson-Odoi announced on Wednesday that his surgery had been a success:
Callum Hudson-OdoiOpperation was Successful, Thank God always and thank you all for your messages and support,the return begins now!!!u2764ufe0fu2764ufe0fud83dude4fud83cudffe https://t.co/14qw4rgRK2
He said: "Hi guys, thank you for all the messages and support you've been sending me.