June 13th 2023.
Mykhailo Mudryk starred in Ukraine's 3-3 draw against Germany last night and is now looking to make an impression on Chelsea's new manager Mauricio Pochettino. The winger arrived last January after the Blues hijacked Arsenal's move for the highly-rated £88.5million signing from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Mudryk made an encouraging debut against Liverpool, but failed to win the faith of Graham Potter and his interim replacement Frank Lampard. Without confidence, he was unable to show the potential that had persuaded Chelsea to make such a large investment.
The 22-year-old Ukrainian is desperate to prove himself at Stamford Bridge and is reportedly ready to represent his country this summer in an effort to build-up his fitness ahead of pre-season. He has previously represented the senior Ukraine national team on 10 occasions and the 3-3 draw against Germany suggests he is getting back to his old self.
Chelsea are said to have backed his decision to represent Ukraine's Under-21 side at the European Championships in Romania and Georgia this summer, though it remains to be seen if he will be picked. This contrasts with Callum Hudson-Odoi's stance, who has opted against putting himself forward for selection for England.
Hudson-Odoi endured an underwhelming loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen last season and is almost certain to be deemed surplus to requirements by Pochettino. Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer two new players in an Andre Onana swap as Inter close in on a replacement.
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