'No Decision' on Mudryk Future After Chelsea Return: Alonso
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea will assess Mykhailo Mudryk’s reintegration and possible move options after the winger returned from a doping ban.
- On Tuesday, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said 'no decision' had been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future after the Ukrainian winger won an appeal against a four-year doping ban.
- Mudryk's suspension followed a failed 2024 drug test, but he received clearance on Friday to resume his career after winning an appeal, having not played since November 2024.
- Assessing the winger's fitness, Alonso emphasized the need to be 'sensitive' about his return to the group dynamic, noting that 90 minutes against Juventus is likely too early.
- Separately, Alonso welcomed midfielder Jordan Henderson to Stamford Bridge after the 36-year-old signed from Premier League rivals Brentford on Monday, though he must assess Henderson's fitness following a recent arm injury.
- Chelsea concludes its pre-season tour following matches in Australia, including a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, before facing Fulham at Craven Cottage on August 24.
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Xabi Alonso admits Chelsea players were 'emotional' ahead of Mykhailo Mudryk's long-awaited return
Xabi Alonso admitted Chelsea players were "emotional" ahead of Mykhailo Mudryk's long-awaited return to action.The Ukrainian made his first appearance for the Blues in 20 months against Juventus in Hong Kong, coming on for a short cameo in the 82nd minute.The 25-year-old was met with cheers from the 43,000 in attendance, with his first involvement seeing him nearly latch on to a through-ball played by Esteavo.Mudryk flew to Hong Kong to join his…
A Ukrainian football player, Chelsea, took part in the team's friendly match after long-term disqualification.
Mudryk played for Chelsea for the first time since suspension was liftedMykhailo Mudryk played for the first time since November 2024 in a friendly against Juventus. His four-year ban for meldonium was overturned after an appeal to CAS.
Chelsea's Mihailo Moudric is preparing to return for a friendly match against Juventus after being released from a 20-month doping suspension. He had previously received a severe penalty for testing positive for meldonium, but his ban was lifted following rule changes and an appeal. Manager Xabi Alonso officially confirmed his return, announcing that he would join the preseason tour currently underway in Hong Kong and play in matches.
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