Tuchel reacts a Callum Hudson-Odoi turns down offer to join England squad

Chelsea manager and Germany international Thomas Tuchel has reacted to Callum Hudson decision to down the offer to play for the English national team.

The reports revealed that Callum rejected the chance to represent the English Under-21 side because he was instead expecting a call up to the senior national team.

England national coach Gareth Southgate in a statement, has now complained bitterly over Callum’s decision, adding that the Blues star has missed the opportunity to convince the senior team coaches to monitor his growth at Stamford Bridge.

Reacting, Chelsea manager Tuchel stressed that Callum alone understands the reasons for turning down the national team invitation and also understands the consequences that could follow.

“I can understand if people don’t understand it. I don’t read judgements from outside. Callum is aware that if he takes a decision, not everyone will be happy,” Tuchel told reporters during his press conference on Friday.

“You should ask Callum about it, and he probably has a good reason why he is not joining and why personally it’s better to stay and be in training. It is easy to judge from outside. We should hear both sides if you want his case to be solved.”

Tuchel said he is happy because he doesn’t think he is at Stamford Bridge to convince players to join when they don’t feel they want to win.

“We do the best of the situation and if there are consequences then I’m sure he’ll take them because he is a young adult,” Tuchel added.