Callum Hudson-Odoi has been omitted from the latest standings, which rank Europe's best performing under-21 outfield players, handing the 20-year-old a damning wake up call. The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) factored performance compared to teammates, pedigree of opposition and game time into their findings from across 32 leagues.
Bukayo Saka was crowned as Europe's leading youngster so far this season, ahead of fellow Arsenal teammate Gabriel Martinelli. With Hudson-Odoi left out, Chelsea were represented by Armando Broja, Billy Gilmour and Levi Colwill, who ranked 13th, 49th and 88th retrospectively.
Former Cobham graduates Tino Livramento and Jamal Musiala also qualified for the 100-man shortlist, continuing to rub salt in the wounds of the west London side. Hudson-Odoi, who Eurosport claim once warranted a £70m fee from Bayern Munich, would've spearheaded a similar list not too long ago; the winger's hiatus should ignite a new chapter in his career which launches him back into the spotlight.
