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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

'Filthy assist!' - Chelsea supporters love what Callum Hudson-Odoi has just done vs Brighton

Callum Hudson-Odoi is back.

The Chelsea wonderkid has been sidelined ever since April with an Achilles problem sustained in the 2-2 draw with Burnley and one which caused him to miss the Europa League final.

But five months later and the winger has made his long-awaited return.

Head coach Frank Lampard confirmed earlier in the day that Hudson-Odoi - and Reece James - would be making their return from injuries this evening.

"Yeah, Callum is going to play for the 23s this evening along with Reece James,"Lampard said. "They will get minutes and it's important now because Callum has been training with us for a while but there are still issues that we need to make sure are OK with the injury itself, in terms of the strength and where the injury is.

"He'll need to get match fit, which is why these games are really beneficial for him. It will be great to see that.

"Reece James is similar, not such a long time out but he needs games for similar reasons. I'm pleased with that.

"They are two young players that are going to be big for this club going forward and we'll all be watching tonight."

And Hudson-Odoi marked his return to action with an assist.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Andreas Christensen compete for the ball (Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Making no mistake with a simple pass for Henry Lawrence to get on the scoresheet.

It was a simple assist, but one that has garnered a huge response from Chelsea fans on social media.

Take a look at some of the best reactions on Twitter...

The latest on Chelsea's injuries and Hudson-Odoi's possible return

Follow live action of Chelsea Under-23's clash against Brighton & Hove Albion right here.

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