Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed confidence in Mykhailo Mudryk, emphasizing the need for the winger to improve his consistency in the final third. Maresca also praised substitute Noni Madueke’s impact, confirming his desire to retain the young winger.
Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea’s £89m signing from Shakhtar Donetsk, has struggled to make an impact in English football. While Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard, signed for £30m from Brighton, has been impressive. Despite being convinced to sign for Chelsea by a flying visit from co-owner Behdad Eghbali, Mudryk has failed to live up to expectations. In a match against Arsenal last night, Mudryk was shackled by his former teammate Ben White and failed to make a significant contribution. Mudryk’s struggles are not solely due to lack of ability, but also due to adapting to a new footballing culture and the ongoing war in his homeland. However, his slow start has raised concerns about Chelsea’s long-term project under Clearlake Capital.
Chelsea’s disappointing FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City has prompted criticism from Ruud Gullit, who blasted the team’s ‘horrible’ performance. Gullit also singled out Mykhailo Mudryk for failing to equalize from a free-kick in stoppage time. The loss adds to Chelsea’s recent struggles, with no silverware this season and languishing in ninth place in the Premier League. Gullit believes the squad lacks quality, which was evident in the crucial moments of the match. Chelsea will face Arsenal later this week, and Gullit urges the team to improve significantly to achieve future success.
