Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi opened up to Live Cricket BPL in an exclusive interview, where he shared his emotions about leaving Chelsea and his plans for the future. “You’ve got to get back up where you fell, just so resilience doesn’t look down on you,” he said, reflecting on what he described as one of the toughest decisions of his career. Despite the move, Chelsea remains close to his heart—it’s the place that gave him his first shot and a place he still calls home.
Hudson-Odoi spent 16 years with the Blues, rising through the youth ranks to the senior team. Chelsea gave him every opportunity to grow, and parting ways brought sadness—but also excitement. He was finally about to begin a new chapter. According to Live Cricket BPL sources, he lived just 15 minutes away from Chelsea’s training ground and found it surreal to suddenly leave that life behind. Now at Forest, he’s fully committed to giving everything for the club. His recent goal against Burnley felt like a huge release—proof that the next chapter had begun in earnest.
As a winger, he’s always been expected to create chances, but this season he’s shifted his mindset. A few years ago, he played it safe. Now, he wants more goals, more assists, and to be more of a threat every time he steps on the pitch. Life is about never giving up, and when that goal finally hit the back of the net, he felt the weight lift off his shoulders. Seeing his family cheering from the stands made the moment even more special.
Hudson-Odoi says the team’s drive is simple: collect points from every match. That mindset started last season, and it’s now embedded in the squad. From Chelsea to a loan spell and now to Forest, all in under a year—it’s been a whirlwind that’s forced him to grow up fast. With more responsibility comes the need for mental strength. “It’s okay to feel down sometimes,” he admitted, “but you’ve got to be yourself, stay strong, and face things head-on.”
He’s beginning to feel at home in Nottingham, learning the quiet streets—so different from the noise and hustle of London. That peaceful environment is helping him mature. With so many games under his belt already, he’s grateful for those who keep him grounded and humble. But he knows there’s still a long road ahead, and he’s determined not to waste a single day. Right now, he’s full of motivation and ready to push forward.
In other Live Cricket BPL updates, Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell suffered another hamstring injury during the EFL Cup match against Brighton—his third such injury in a year. It’s a blow to Chelsea, though manager Mauricio Pochettino and his staff have been impressed with Marc Cucurella’s training and performances, signaling potential depth even amid setbacks. As long as the team keeps moving toward its goals, progress is still being made.