The boss was answering the media's questions at Cobham ahead of the Seagulls' visit to west London, and began by providing an injury update.

'We have a little problem with [Marcos] Alonso,' Sarri reported.

'In the last match he had a little problem with his hamstring. He has to rest for three or four days.'

When asked about the chances of Hudson-Odoi starting, Sarri explained how he had spotted the youngster's talent very soon after he arrived at Chelsea

'In pre-season after four or five training sessions I realised Callum was a player with great potential. In my opinion in that moment he wasn’t ready to play at this level, but during the season he has improved and now he is ready to play.

'I decided at the beginning of the season he had to stay with us and I put him in the squad. I know Callum very well. I want him to improve more. His potential is high. Callum is always in my mind. He is our future, and now he is ready to play. Probably he will start tomorrow, or the next match.

'Firstly I want to see the condition of all our players, of Willi, Pedro, Eden, all the wingers, but of course he is in my mind.'