October 22nd 2024.
Mykhailo Mudryk, the young and talented footballer, was recently spotted at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. He was there to support his former team, Shakhtar Donetsk, as they took on Arsenal in a thrilling match. Mudryk had previously spent seven successful years at the Ukrainian side before making a surprise move to Chelsea in 2023.
The winger was highly sought after by top clubs, including Arsenal, but Chelsea eventually won the race and signed him for a record fee of 70 million euros, with a further 30 million in bonuses. This made Mudryk one of the most expensive signings in Premier League history. However, his time at Chelsea has not been as successful as expected, with only five Premier League goals and limited game time under new manager Enzo Maresca.
In fact, his decline has been so significant that he was not even included in the squad for Chelsea's recent match against Liverpool. With his team set to play in the Europa Conference League, Mudryk took the opportunity to attend Arsenal's Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk. The cameras caught him in the stands, and this sparked reactions from both Chelsea and Arsenal fans.
Some Chelsea fans expressed their disappointment with Mudryk's performance and suggested he should stay at Arsenal, while some Arsenal fans even suggested a loan move for the struggling player. Former England striker Darren Bent also recently commented that Mudryk could benefit from joining Arsenal and playing under manager Mikel Arteta.
However, Maresca has not given up on Mudryk yet and has challenged him to do better and prove his worth in the team. But others, like former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy, have already given up hope on Mudryk and believe he should go out on loan to gain more experience. Cundy also mentioned that Mudryk's pace may sometimes be too quick for his brain to keep up with, resulting in disappointing performances.
Despite Mudryk's struggles, Chelsea has had a promising start to the season, with their only defeat so far against Liverpool. They are currently sixth in the Premier League, just three points behind the top four. Their next match against Newcastle United will be crucial in their pursuit of a Champions League spot.
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