David Luiz: Callum Hudson-Odoi 'has the talent' to succeed Eden Hazard at Chelsea

Belgian forward starred in what was expected to be his final game for Chelsea, scoring twice in the Europa League final win over Arsenal

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David Luiz believes Callum Hudson-Odoi has the ability to full the void expected to be left at Chelsea by Eden Hazard this summer.

In what was likely Hazard's final appearance for Chelsea after seven years at the club, the Belgian forward scored twice in the 4-1 Europa League final win over Arsenal on Wednesday night.

While Chelsea look set to receive a reported €100 million from Hazard's proposed move to Real Madrid, whether they can reinvest the money in new players is far from certain with a two-window transfer ban hovering over the club.

However, Luiz has said Chelsea can look within their own ranks for a player who has the potential to replace Hazard.

"Either Messi or Ronaldo," the Brazilian defender jokingly said when asked by reporters who could replace Hazard. "I think if he goes I just wish him all the best.

"He is a fantastic player, friend and guy. I've known him ever since he was here. I am so happy for him because the world knows who Eden Hazard is.

"We have many (who could replace Hazard). Callum (Hudson-Odoi) is great. Callum has known this club since he was young and he has the talent to one day try to be like Eden.

"It is a new story for Callum. It didn't start so well because of the injury but it is time for him to improve in other sides (of his game)."

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Luiz also took the opportunity to praise Chelsea's often-criticised manager Maurizio Sarri for his role in the Blues' success in Baku.

"That's the problem of playing for a big club," Luiz added. "It's his first season at Chelsea, his first in English football. I think he did great.

"He is a great person, a great guy, a great manager and we finished in the best way for him because we finished winning a trophy in his way.

"Even after we conceded a goal ... we continued to play his philosophy and continued to try and score more goals. It was the best end of the season for him and he deserved that."