There could be a rare occasion that Callum Hudson-Odoi is handed a start for Chelsea tonight, but for him, these occasions are all too rare right now.

Chelsea take on Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup third round this evening, and despite Thomas Tuchel saying he is taking the competition seriously, it will mean chances for many fringe players to get minutes.

When Chelsea signed Thiago Silva on a free transfer last summer, I don't think anyone expected him to have the world class impact he is having right now.