Under Mauricio Pochettino, the new Chelsea manager for the 2023–24 season, Mykhailo Mudryk has only appeared in 67 Premier League minutes. Because of a slight injury, Mudryk missed several training sessions after joining the Blues in January. His lack of consistency has persisted under the new Chelsea manager.
Carney Chukweumeka’s injury during the West Ham game gave Mudryk 45 minutes to win Pochettino’s favour, but his final shot missed the mark. Pochettino has as a result kept Ben Chilwell in an attacking position while also integrating Moises Caicedo into a small midfield that already included Enzo Fernandez and Conor Gallagher.
These tactical choices have drawn some criticism from fans, and those complaints were amplified following the 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. Cole Palmer, who was acquired from Manchester City in the late summer, is also likely to have an impact on Mudryk’s playing time, and fellow January recruit Noni Madueke is also vying for a spot in the starting lineup.
Raheem Sterling has unquestionably been Chelsea’s most exciting attacking player this year, but he was not selected for Gareth Southgate’s England team for the two upcoming international matches next week. After playing Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifying match, the Three Lions will play Scotland in a friendly match that is certain to feature Mudryk.
Ahead of the clash with England in Poland this Saturday, Mudryk was captured by his country’s official Instagram page taking photos with supporters and working hard in training alongside Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko. A break from west London could be perfect for Mudryk with Pochettino sure to be keeping close eye on his players’ movements over the two-week break.
Mudryk, a 22-year-old presumably destined for a starting role, may find some form after two games against his fellow Ukrainians. The players still at Cobham, on the other hand, might elevate themselves in Pochettino’s estimations, making it much more crucial for Mudryk to demonstrate his value while serving his country.
Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile are two additional players that might benefit from the hiatus as they continue to improve their match fitness along with Sterling. Football.london is aware of what Chelsea anticipates.
