October 7th 2024.
It seems that Mykhailo Mudryk's time at Chelsea has not been smooth sailing. Chelsea TV presenter Jason Cundy believes that the club should consider loaning out Mudryk, as he has not lived up to expectations since his transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk for a whopping initial fee of £62m. Although the deal could potentially reach £89m, it is doubtful at this point that Mudryk will reach the performance levels needed to earn those add-ons.
Last season, Mudryk scored seven goals in 41 matches, but this season has been less successful for him. In eight appearances across all competitions, he has yet to score. Chelsea's new boss, Enzo Maresca, has openly admitted that Mudryk is struggling and has only given him one start in the Premier League so far. This is a far cry from the competition Chelsea faced from Arsenal in the race to sign Mudryk, and now they may regret not letting him go to their London rivals instead.
However, all hope is not lost for Mudryk. He still has the potential to revive his career, justify his hefty price tag, and become one of the most talented wingers in the Premier League. But for now, Chelsea have been advised to make a big decision regarding Mudryk's future. Ex-Chelsea defender Jason Cundy believes that loaning him out would be the best option, giving him a chance to rediscover his form away from Stamford Bridge.
Cundy, who is now a presenter on Chelsea TV, has listed four players that Mudryk has fallen behind in the "pecking order," suggesting that the transfer has not worked out as planned. "There's always going to be players like Mudryk who don't work, who haven't worked," Cundy said on talkSPORT while discussing Chelsea's recent transfer strategy. He believes that Mudryk is currently behind players like Sancho, Neto, Noni Madueke, and Joao Felix, and does not see a place for him in the team.
Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, also spoke about Mudryk's struggles earlier in the season, admitting that he needs to improve his decision-making. Maresca believes that Mudryk has the potential to become more consistent and take his game to the next level, but he needs to work on his choices on the pitch. According to Maresca, Mudryk's biggest mistakes are not technical errors, but rather his decision-making.
If Chelsea do decide to loan out or even sell Mudryk, they will most likely have to take a significant loss. This is something that another former Chelsea player, Glen Johnson, believes is the most logical outcome. Johnson told Betfred, "We're yet to see it," referring to Mudryk's potential to succeed at Stamford Bridge. "We've seen flashes of his talent, but not often enough. It doesn't look like he's cut out for the Premier League at the moment, and maybe his time is up."
Despite Mudryk's struggles, Chelsea has had a promising start to the season, earning 14 points from their first seven games and sitting fourth in the Premier League standings. After the international break, Maresca's side will face a tough test against Premier League leaders, Liverpool, at Anfield. It remains to be seen if Mudryk will play a role in this game or if he will continue to watch from the sidelines.
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