Mykhailo Mudryk responded to criticism for his part in Chelsea’s loss to Borussia Dortmund by posting a mysterious message to his Instagram story. Shortly after the German team gained the lead in the second half of the Champions League round of 16 first-leg, the 22-year-old was replaced by Mason Mount.
The difference between the two teams was Karim Adeyemi. The Blues had a corner, and when the ball was cleared, Dortmund attacked the visitors on the counter. The striker slid around Kepa Arrizabalaga and past Enzo Fernandez before putting the ball into an open goal.
When the ball broke, Mudryk was closest to Adeyemi, but he failed to contain the player, leaving Chelsea exposed. After the game, Joe Cole criticized the Ukrainian player harshly and insisted that he shared some of the guilt for the goal.
On BT Sport, the former Blues midfielder claimed that Mudryk should take some of the blame. “If the ball drops here [on the edge of the area], I can score a goal, you think to yourself as an attacking player.
“Right, as soon as you realize the ball has been cleared, go to defense. He simply allows [Adeyemi] to escape. Fast players, in my opinion, are more likely to become distracted since they believe they can get away with it because of their speed.
Graham Potter was merely annoyed by how Chelsea was taken by surprise. In his post-game press conference, the manager observed, “It’s a bad goal and we have to perform better.”
“At the moment, we were pushing the superior team. We are therefore disappointed that the concession was made in that way.
Because of their honesty, the players are aware that they can do better. Naturally, we must assist them, but instead of doing so, we shall highlight their successes.
Given the multiple criticisms he has received, Mudryk has uploaded a message to his Instagram story promising to strengthen his form. I’m here to demonstrate what a Ukrainian man is, he said in his essay. the warrior. A fighter enjoys difficulties.
“A warrior is destined for victory. The man who gambled everything on it is obsessed with nothing more than success. Despite losing fights along the road, a warrior always prevails.