Chelsea maintained their perfect start to life in the Conference League group stages with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Panathinaikos in Greece.
Enzo Maresca was able to rotate his entire side from the defeat to Liverpool at the weekend, with a number of players certainly feeling as if they have a point to prove.
One of those is Mykhailo Mudryk, who has found it difficult to break into the side with any form of regularity.
Maresca has been visibly frustrated with Mudryk on a number of occassions, and his appearances have usually been limited to cup competitions.
Mykhailo Mudryk wows Chelsea fans
He certainly took his chance tonight, scoring once as well as assisting Joao Felix twice in front of goal.
Chelsea fans were quick to praise the Ukraine international, whilst also suggesting the improvements to his game have come directly from the manager.
One user said: “Is Maresca cooking something with Mudryk?”
Another added:” MUDRYKKKK. Lovely play that from Neto & KDH to create the space and then excellent cross on his weak foot. Great to see Mudryk get into goal scoring positions. Having a very good game.”
MUDRYKKKK. Lovely play that from Neto & KDH to create the space and then excellent cross on his weak foot.
Great to see Mudryk get into goal scoring positions. Having a very good game
— Felix (@FelixJohnston_)
October 24, 2024
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Felix Johnston also said: “I love Maresca’s man management. Look how happy Mudryk is after scoring that goal and running over and hugging Maresca. Mudryk’s been out of the squad, playing no minutes, but Maresca’s still got him hungry and happy. So impressive.”
Another stated: “Mykhaylo Mudryk deserves that goal, he has been impressive in all his cameo appearances. It’s a goal and an assist for our Ukrainian starboy tonight!!!! And he goes to celebrate with the gaffer.”
Mykhaylo Mudryk deserves that goal, he has been impressive in all his cameo appearances.
It’s a goal and an assist for our Ukrainian starboy tonight!!!!
And he goes to celebrate with the gaffer 😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/0Hs812ioec
— SportsDokita (Odogwu ☝️) (@Sports_Doctor2)
October 24, 2024
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Finally, one user said: “I told you. Wait for Maresca to handle Mudryk.”
Mudryk stakes claim for a Chelsea start
Mudryk has not started in the Premier League since the win over Wolves back in August, with Jadon Sancho holding down the left-wing for the majority of the campaign.
The England international has had a strong start to life in West London, however was replaced at half-time by Maresca for Pedro Neto.
The Portugal international certainly made an impact in the second half against Liverpool. Frank Lampard has called for Neto to start more games.
However, Mudryk has certainly added himself into that conversation of potential starters with a mature and developed display in the Conference League tonight.
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