Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi was criticized by Roy Keane after a poor performance for England against Kosovo. The Chelsea winger was given just his second start by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate, with England having already secured Euro 2020 qualification.
But the 19-year-old failed to make an impact on his third international appearance, with former Manchester United midfielder and ITV pundit Keane slamming Hudson-Odoi for giving away the ball too often.
Keane who has a reputation for criticizing players dating back from his playing days under Sir Alex Ferguson and Hudson-Odoi is the latest player to feel Keane’s harsh criticism.
‘Hudson-Odoi hasn’t taken his chance yet,’ said the former Manchester United captain.
‘He isn’t stretching the defense and has given the ball away too cheaply. He needs to step his game up in the second half.’
Former Arsenal player Lee Dixon who was also on the panel echoed similar thoughts to Roy Keane
“There are only two games left before the squad is announced. He needs to just run at his full-back. He has to attack more rather than playing the ball inside.”
After a sparkling return to action, the 19-year old’s form has faded, and he looks lacking confidence. Christian Pulisic has taken his place for Chelsea, and it’s going to be tough for him to earn the minutes he needs to regain both his own confidence and also that of his club and country managers.
Hudson-Odoi signed a lucrative contract at the club at the start of the season after being linked with a move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the January transfer window.
