What Chelsea fans are saying about Mykhailo Mudryk after big Conference League win vs Panathinaikos
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Chelsea continued their dominant start in the Conference League group stages with a commanding 4-1 victory over Panathinaikos in Greece. Enzo Maresca, looking to shake things up after the weekend’s defeat to Liverpool, rotated his squad entirely, giving several players a chance to make their mark.
One player eager to seize the moment was Mykhailo Mudryk, who has struggled to secure consistent playing time under Maresca. Frustration has been evident on both sides, with Mudryk’s appearances primarily limited to cup competitions. However, tonight in Greece, Mudryk grabbed the spotlight, much to the delight of Chelsea fans.
Mykhailo Mudryk Impresses Chelsea Supporters
Mudryk made the most of his opportunity, delivering a performance that wowed Chelsea supporters. Not only did he score a well-taken goal, but he also assisted Joao Felix twice, showcasing a well-rounded game that had been missing in his previous outings.
Fans were quick to heap praise on the Ukrainian winger, with many attributing his noticeable improvement to Maresca’s coaching. One fan asked, “Is Maresca cooking something with Mudryk?” Another added: “MUDRYKKKK. Lovely play from Neto & KDH to create the space, and then an excellent cross on his weak foot. Great to see Mudryk getting into goal-scoring positions.”
Felix Johnston echoed the sentiment: “I love Maresca’s man management. Look how happy Mudryk is after scoring, running straight to hug Maresca. He’s been out of the squad, playing no minutes, yet Maresca still has him hungry and happy. That’s impressive.”
Another fan chimed in: “Mudryk deserves that goal! He’s been impressive in all his cameo appearances. A goal and an assist for our Ukrainian starboy tonight! And he celebrates with the gaffer!”
Mudryk Pushes for a Premier League Start
Mudryk hasn’t started a Premier League match since the win over Wolves in August, as Jadon Sancho has largely locked down the left-wing position. Sancho, enjoying a solid start to his Chelsea career, was subbed off at half-time during the weekend’s loss to Liverpool, with Pedro Neto coming on and making a noticeable impact. Frank Lampard has called for Neto to start more games, but Mudryk’s performance tonight may change that narrative.
With his mature and composed display, Mudryk has certainly thrown his name into the mix for future Premier League starts. Maresca may now face a tough decision on how to balance the talents of Sancho, Neto, and the resurgent Mudryk in the weeks ahead.
