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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and the three loan stars tipped to become Chelsea legends

David Luiz has high hopes for five Chelsea youngsters.

Much has been made of the talent at the west London outfit down the years, but this season has finally seen Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek be given a chance in the first-team.

Now attentions will turn to who can emulate them in the years to come and even become club legends in the mould of John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba.

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Luiz, who last week signed a new contract, name-checked the aforementioned duo and picked out three players whom he 'loves' and is predicting bright futures for at Stamford Bridge.

"We have top class players and we have good young players," he told the Daily Mail. "Ruben [Loftus-Cheek] has had the best season of his career.

"Callum [Hudson-Odoi] was doing amazing until his injury.

"This is a talented generation at Chelsea and I believe in them. I love players like Reece James, and Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount.

"For me they have the level to be with us and try to help the team. It is a big opportunity for Chelsea to bring back these young players, especially because they are English.

"We can build some legends for the club."

David Luiz of Chelsea walks out with Reece James (Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

In terms of the latter trio, they've all been out on loan this season and have impressed greatly.

Reece James was a standout performer for Wigan Athletic, Tammy Abraham has been amongst the goals for Aston Villa and he netted the winning penalty to set up a potential Championship play-off final against Mason Mount's Derby County side.

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