Maurizio Sarri says Callum Hudson-Odoi is likely to be handed his first Premier League start against Albion tomorrow - or in Chelsea's following match.
Chelsea boss Sarri has come in for heavy criticism for his reluctance to play the 18-year-old England international, with unhappy Blues fans chanting the winger's name during Sunday's unconvincing 2-1 win at Cardiff.
"First of all, in pre-season after four or five training sessions, I realised that Callum was really a player with very great potential," said head coach Sarri, whose side host the Seagulls tomorrow before West Ham visit Stamford Bridge on Monday.
"In my opinion, in that moment, he wasn't ready to play at this level.
"But during this season he has improved and now he's ready to play.
"I know Callum very well and I want him to improve more because his potential is high and Callum is always in my mind.
"In my opinion, he is our future and now he is ready to play. Probably he will start tomorrow or in the next match."
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