Was Thomas Tuchel right or did he make a rod for his back by subbing the sub?

Gerry Cox and Larry Ryan debate the merits of Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel's decision to take off Callum Hudson-Odoi after introducing him at half-time against Southampton
Was Thomas Tuchel right or did he make a rod for his back by subbing the sub?

Having come on as a half-time substitute in Chelsea’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Southampton, Callum Hudson-Odoi was himself replaced with 15 minutes left, a ruthless move by Thomas Tuchel that has sparked considerable comment. Picture: Andrew Couldridge/PA

Yes: This was a smart, thinly-coded warning

By Gerry Cox

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