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'Leader' Lampard was always going to make a top coach at Chelsea, says Hudson-Odoi

The Blues winger says he hopes learning from a Stamford Bridge legend will help him forge a similar career path

Callum Hudson-Odoi says he knew Frank Lampard would make a good manager because of his leadership qualities as a player.

The 19-year-old winger had been enjoying a productive spell under Lampard since the New Year, starting four Premier League games in a row before being ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Despite an inconsistent season peppered with fitness issues, Hudson-Odoi has enjoyed the experience of being coached by a Blues icon.

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“I always thought to myself that he would be a good manager because of the way he used to lead on the pitch when he was playing,” Hudson-Odoi told Chelsea’s official website.