Chappell says daring strokeplay could be the answer for Hussey in his bid to fight his way out of a form slump that has yielded an average of 37 in 35 Tests since the start of 2008.
While it's expected Australia will give Hussey another chance for the Brisbane Test starting on November 25, the 35-year-old is facing strong competition from Usman Khawaja, Callum Ferguson and Steve Smith for his cherished spot in Australia's middle-order batting.
Nicknamed 'Mr Cricket', Hussey averages a healthy 49.75 in 54 matches, but after 20 Tests his average was better than 80, earning comparisons with Don Bradman.
Chappell, one of Australia's all-time great batsmen, says all players start to battle mental baggage as form issues start to threaten their careers.
"Sometimes a bit of youthful exuberance is the greatest asset that you can have because you don't know what can go wrong," Chappell said.
"The only way you can achieve is to get into the same state of mind that you were in as a younger player.
"That's the hardest part of being an older player, having that freedom to go out and take some risks.
"You've got to risk getting out to score runs and that's the hardest thing to do.
A couple of risky shots in the first Ashes Test could spell the end of Mike Hussey's time in the baggy green, but it's what Australia selector Greg Chappell wants to see.
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