Chelsea are at a crossroads regarding their squad for next season. While the club is expected to make important decisions in the transfer market, the Mykhailo Mudryk situation has sparked debate among fans and experts. Give Me Sport’s Ben Jacobs suggests that, despite the criticism of the Ukrainian, Chelsea may not be as close to offloading him as many think.
Mudryk’s signing for Chelsea a little over a year ago generated great expectations, especially after spending a figure close to 100 million euros, even surpassing the competition from Arsenal. However, the player’s performance has not lived up to expectations, leaving doubts about his future at the club. Although he has shown flashes of his talent, he has yet to establish himself in the starting team and replicate the level he exhibited at Shakhtar Donetsk.
Pochettino does not want to lose Mudryk
Although Mauricio Pochettino, current Chelsea manager, has publicly backed Mudryk, recent tactical decisions have left him relegated to the bench in several games. This situation has fueled speculation about his possible departure in the next transfer market. However, according to Jacobs, Chelsea could prioritize the sale of other stars, such as Romelu Lukaku, to balance their finances before considering parting with the Ukrainian.
Lukaku’s future at Chelsea is also in doubt. Although the Belgian striker has had a decent season on loan at AS Roma, scoring 16 goals in all competitions, his high cost and the financial constraints of interested clubs could complicate the sale of him. Given this situation, Chelsea could focus on negotiating the departure of other players such as Trevoh Chalobah, Conor Gallagher, Ian Maatsen and Armando Broja before making a final decision on Mudryk in the summer.
2024-02-19 20:58:28
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