Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he was forced to give some players more minutes than he should have against Aston Villa on Sunday, with both Romelu Lukaku and Callum Hudson-Odoi returning to action after missing the last three games due to COVID-19.

Thomas Tuchel concerned as Chelsea forced to rush players into action after recovering from COVID-19

Thomas Tuchel admitted he was "unhappy" with Callum Hudson-Odoi's attitude after dragging off the Chelsea winger soon after his introduction as a substitute in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Southampton.

Tuchel slams Hudson-Odoi after Chelsea sub hauled off in Saints draw

Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi was arrested on suspicion of rape on Sunday morning after a model, whom he invited to his home, was taken to hospital. Metropolitan Police officers reached the place of the incident at Hudson-Odoi’s apartment after being called by the woman with an ambulance also arriving at the scene soon.

Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi, arrested on suspicion of rape, released on bail

Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi has tested positive for the coronavirus. As per the club's statement, all the first-team players and coaching staff will go into self-quarantine.

Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for novel coronavirus

Callum Hudson-Odoi has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2024, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Hudson-Odoi's previous deal was set to expire at the end of the season and he was heavily linked with German champions Bayern Munich, whose interest in the 18-year-old was rejected by Chelsea earlier this year.

Hudson-Odoi extends Chelsea contract until 2024

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has confirmed that his season is over after he ruptured his Achilles' tendon in Monday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Burnley. The 18-year-old was helped off the pitch shortly before halftime and said on social media that he would play no further part in Chelsea's campaign.

Chelsea's Hudson-Odoi confirms season over due to Achilles injury

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri needs no convincing about winger Callum Hudson-Odoi's immense potential but said he is reluctant to put too much pressure on the teenager as it could prove "dangerous" for his development.

Too much pressure can be 'dangerous' for Chelsea's Hudson-Odoi, says Maurizio Sarri