Thomas Tuchel must listen to Eden Hazard blessing to finally unlock £70m Bayern Munich target

Thomas Tuchel must ignore Callum Hudson-Odoi's latest message ahead of the summer transfer window, should Chelsea look to finally unlock their successor to Eden Hazard.

The 21-year-old, who provided the cross for Romelu Lukaku's Club World Cup final opener, has made his positional future known to the Blues boss.

Hudson-Odoi's studious approach has opened the door to first-team opportunities under Tuchel, providing his services in both the front-three and at wing-back.

The Cobham graduate has enjoyed 45 appearances for Chelsea since the German took the helm at Stamford Bridge but, despite having established himself under Tuchel as a reliable team player, Hudson-Odoi must shift into fifth gear and fulfil his potential as a forward that once warranted Bayern Munich's interest.

Hudson-Odoi, who was subject to a £70 million bid from the Bundesliga champions in 2020 according to EuroSport, explained his eagerness to attune his skillset in accordance with Tuchel's tactical ideas.

"I’m never a person to question or say something or judge what the manager’s decision is," he told the Evening Standard.

"At the end of the day you want to be playing games, you want to be playing football. So if the manager has put you in a position where he thinks it is beneficial for the team and for yourself, I will play there no matter what.

“I am very humble to play in a position he tells me to play. I just try to give it my best every game. It doesn’t matter where he plays me, I will still give it my best."

However, Tuchel must ignore the youngster's accommodating message and prioritise the development of Hudson-Odoi into one of the Premier League's leading wingers.

The England youth international earned his stripes in Cobham as a trailblazing