Lampard hints at making key Chelsea selection move for Brighton clash

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said that he has not ruled out the possibility of giving Callum Hudson-Odoi a “major” role in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brighton.

Hudson-Odoi, who ruptured his Achilles tendon against Burnley in April, made his comeback from the long injury lay-off with a goal in Wednesday’s 7-1 EFL Cup thrashing of Grimsby.

Fellow Blues youngster Reece James impressed in Wednesday’s win and, speaking to reporters ahead of Saturday’s clash, Lampard said he wants to help the “improving” youngsters continue their development.

“They’re in the squad and they performed well the other day,” the manager said. “They still have [room for] improvement, they’re young players but they’ve shown the quality that they have. Now they’re back fit, they’re pushing.

“I will be careful with Callum considering the type of injury he had but that’s not to say he can’t play a major part in the game, or a slightly lesser one.