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Mario Melchiot Insists Chelsea Must Copy Man Utd & Put Faith in Young Players

Former Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot has warned the Blues that they must improve their management of young players if they are to continue their legacy.

In Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Chelsea have two incredibly exciting young talents in their first-team squad, but neither has managed to cement a permanent place in the lineup.

Loftus-Cheek came off the bench to score a late winner in Sunday's win over Cardiff City, while newly-capped England star Hudson-Odoi remained an unused substitute.

Speaking to the Daily Star, Melchiot insisted that manager Maurizio Sarri must put more faith in the young players, just like rivals Manchester United do.