The signing had already created expectations. Its price, even more. The debut of Mykhailo Mudryk with the Chelsea It left a wonderful taste in the mouth. A few minutes -just over half an hour- to excite his fans, despite the 0-0 loss at Anfield against Liverpool. The Ukrainian was confirmed a few days ago as the new footballer of the ‘blues‘, who have paid 70 million fixed and 30 more in variables al Shakhtar.
In a Chelsea up to the top of injuries or sanctions, Mudryk had 35 minutes in his presentation in the Premier League. Without Sterling, nor Pulisic, nor Joao Félix -all of them, footballers who can occupy the same position, in addition to numerous other absences-, Graham Potter opted for his latest signing to try to find imbalance. The impact was immediate, although it did not change the result.
Mudryk took him out a yellow to Milner as soon as he entered and the consequent substitution of English to the detriment of Alexander-Arnold. In addition, he completed 13/14 passes in the time he was on the field, won 7/10 duels and completed two dribbles. His runs into space were a headache for Liverpool, who breathed a sigh of relief when he mishandled a Ziyech cross that could have made it 0-1.
As if that were not enough, Mudryk also got generate two chances of danger for Chukwuemeka. The Ukrainian not only threatened on the left flank, but he knew how to embed himself in three quarters to find the gaps in the gear red.
Steven Gerrardwho worked as an analyst on English television, was surprised by the level Mudryk offered at Anfield: “Some of his plays were incredible. He reminded me a bit of Arjen Robben because of his footwork and how fast he is. I would be very excited if it was Chelsea,” said the former Liverpool captain.
“He reminded me a bit of Arjen Robben because of how fast he moves and his footwork. I would be very excited if it was Chelsea.”
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Chelsea, who this week announced the signing of Noni Madueke, also used Aubameyang or Chukwuemeka from the bench. Potter’s options are numerous. They don’t all fit. But the commitment to Mudryk is to make it one of the most used. When Joao Félix ends his sanction, together with Mount or Havertz, already consolidated as a striker, the connection with the Ukrainian aims to be key in this new Chelsea full of millionaire signings.
