Callum Hudson-Odoi News

Having drawn their opening game with Sevilla 0-0, Frank Lampard-led side got off to a slow start against a conservative Krasnodar. Chelsea have four points after two games in Group E and host Rennes next Wednesday, while Krasnodar, who visit Sevilla next, have one. Chelsea had drawn their last three matches in all competitions and Lampard was pleased with the performance.

World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday (March 12, 2020) the COVID-19 outbreak could be characterised as a pandemic. 

Hudson-Odoi`s previous deal was set to expire at the end of the season and he was heavily linked with German champions Bayern Munich.

England`s 5-1 rout of Montenegro in Podgorica in March was soured by racist abuse from fans and the hosts were ordered to play their next European competition match behind closed doors as part of sanctions handed out by UEFA.

UEFA have opened an investigation after England players Danny Rose, Raheem Sterling and Callum Hudson-Odoi said they were victims of the abuse during their 5-1 win in Podgorica.

Grealish has been crucial to the sixth-placed Championship side`s push for promotion to the top flight, with four goals and five assists this season. 

The Chelsea winger, who was initially supposed to join up with England`s under-21s this week, was a late call-up to manager Gareth Southgate`s senior squad after four players withdrew due to injury.

Brazil international Willian struck with a delightful side-footed volley from distance seven minutes from time to double his tally after converting a first-half penalty.