Chelsea starlet thanks supporters and fans for support during coronavirus battle

Callum Hudson-Odoi thanks fans and team-mates for support during coronavirus battle

Speaking on the club’s official site (h/t Metro), Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi has thanked fans and teammates for their support during his battle against coronavirus.

The 19-year-old starlet became the first Premier League player to test positive for the virus. Thankfully, the player has now made a complete recovery.

“I would like to say to them thank you for all the support that you have shown.”

He went on to thank his well-wishers for their support and revealed that he cannot wait to be back on the pitch.

“I fully feel good, I feel fit, so I am feeling back to myself so it is all good.”

The youngster revealed that he first started showing symptoms of the virus three weeks ago. He initially thought it was a minor temperature issue, but was proven wrong later.

Hudson-Odoi wasn’t overly troubled by the symptoms and reveals that he is completely fine now. The youngster also made a special call to the support offered by his teammates.

“It has been very warming and a good feeling to know you have got your team-mates behind you”

He described it as a wonderful feeling to be backed by his teammates during this difficult time.

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Hudson-Odoi came through the Chelsea youth system before making it to the first-team at Stamford Bridge.

The versatile attacker has made 53 appearances for the Blues and has 8 goals and 10 assists to his name. The youngster has also won three caps for the English national team.