Thomas Tuchel warned he faces crucial 24 hours after Callum Hudson-Odoi "gamble"

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Thomas Tuchel has been warned his "gamble" in taking Callum Hudson-Odoi off against Southampton could backfire over the next 24 hours.

The Blues' boss only subbed on his winger at half-time of the 1-1 draw at St.Mary's, but hauled him back off again just 31 minutes later.

Questioned after the match on his rationale for withdrawing the 20-year-old, Tuchel said: "I was not happy with the attitude and energy. "We demand a lot and 100 per cent.

I felt he was not right in the shape and he could not help us." Tuchel insisted Hudson-Odoi's chances of starting against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday have not been harmed by his performance, but Joe Cole believes the Chelsea boss has made a dangerous call. "It's a very strong way to go and his first