Chelsea eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup after claiming a 4-0 victory over the League 2 side at Stamford Bridge.
Frank Lampard used the game to rotate his squad after a tough couple of weeks which saw the Blues lose four of their last six Premier League games.
The Chelsea manager gave minutes to players who have been on the sidelines for much of the season but also retained some of the big-name players in his starting line-up.
Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech have all been struggling for form recently and were given the opportunity to rediscover their touch against lower league opposition.
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Billy Gilmour have also been starved of regular playing time this season due to the arrival of seven new players at the club last summer.
The young duo put in strong showings against Morecambe, and Lampard has hinted that there is more to come from the Chelsea youth products. He said:
The former Derby County boss added:
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard heaps praise on Callum Hudson-Odoi amid exit rumours
Callum Hudson-Odoi has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent weeks. The 20-year-old was the subject of serious interest from Bayern Munich last season but decided to sign a new contract with the Blues.
He has, however, fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea since the club signed the likes of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech.
Hudson-Odoi has displayed scintillating performances for Chelsea in recent weeks, leading Lampard to consider playing him more often. Addressing the winger’s form, the manager said:
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