Published 10:41 IST, May 20th 2020

Callum Hudson-Odoi returns to Chelsea training after testing negative for coronavirus

Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi returned to training with the club on Tuesday, after he tested negative for the coronavirus, weeks after contracting it.

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Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi returned to training with club on Tuesday, after he tested negative for coronavirus. young forward was arrested past weekend over rape allegations but was released later. Manr Frank Lampard permitted him to participate in Chelsea training Phase 1 as pictures of Hudson-Odoi training began doing rounds on internet. 

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Chelsea training: Callum Hudson tests negative for coronavirus

re were serious doubts if Callum Hudson-Odoi would participate in Chelsea training after he was arrested for flouting social distancing rms apart from rape allegations. However, pictures of Hudson-Odoi training at Chelsea's Cobham HQ emerged after he tested negative for coronavirus. Callum Hudson-Odoi was one of few among Premier League fraternity to have contracted deadly virus during initial days of its spread. 

Chelsea training: Callum Hudson-Odoi fit for Chelsea training

Despite concerns over Callum Hudson-Odoi's recent controversies, medical staff deemed him fit for Chelsea training with rest of squad. Several of  players, as well as club staff, were tested for coronavirus on Monday and Tuesday before team returned to Chelsea training after two months of football shutdown. 

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Callum Hudson Odoi arrested: Chelsea youngster arrested on rape charges

Callum Hudson-Odoi made headlines past weekend after a model accused him of rape. It is reported that Chelsea youngster invited model to his apartment on Sunday, a piece of news that was confirmed by his neighbours as having seen a glamorous acquaintance visit his residence at night. Things took a turn for worst after Metropolitan Police received a call from a woman complaining about an incident at Callum Hudson-Odoi's apartment. An ambulance was also spotted near his apartment. 

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Callum Hudson Odoi arrested: Chelsea star out on bail

An official statement from police confirmed that Callum Hudson-Odoi was arrested on charges of rape labelled by a woman. He was later released on bail, but will have to show up in mid-June to police authorities, claimed statement. Earlier last week, Callum Hudson-Odoi reportedly provided a fitness update as Premier League return talks escalate. He claimed that people have been worried about his health, often inquiring about him. He asserted that he felt happy kwing fact that he has support of his teammates, all of whom are backing him for a speedy comeback. 

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10:41 IST, May 20th 2020