“Don’t be disheartened by this news, there is definitely a mistake somewhere. We are going to pull through this situation together” – Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has spoken out following the shocking news about Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed doping test 😢

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been candid about the challenges faced by Mykhailo Mudryk since his high-profile move to Stamford Bridge. The Ukrainian winger, who joined the Blues in a £90 million deal from Shakhtar Donetsk, has struggled to replicate his previous form and secure a regular starting spot.

Mudryk’s transition to Chelsea has been difficult, with the winger featuring in only 15 matches across all competitions this season. He has started just one league game under Maresca, and his overall impact has fallen short of expectations. Here’s a closer look at what Maresca has said about Mudryk’s struggles and progress.

Slow Progress

In October, Maresca acknowledged Mudryk’s gradual development, stating:
“We’re working with him and all the wingers. They need to arrive inside the box, like where Misha scored. He’s struggled to get there, but now he’s starting to. That’s where we’re going to score goals. We want the best for Misha – since day one, we’ve tried to help him.”

He added:
“Probably, he’s one of the players where the learning process is slower compared to others. But he’s improving, and I’m sure, slowly but surely, he’ll score more goals and become more important for us.”

In September, Maresca further challenged Mudryk to step up, saying:
“I don’t think it’s a lack of confidence. Misha is Misha, and you have to accept the way he is. Hopefully, he can get more minutes and improve.”

‘Not Happy’

In August, after Chelsea’s match against Wolves, Maresca didn’t shy away from expressing his dissatisfaction with Mudryk’s performance. When asked why the winger was substituted, he explained:
“Because I was not happy. There are moments where we can manage situations better. He was working hard off the ball, but on the ball, I expect a bit more quality from Misha. He had some good moments today, but I wanted to change things and give Pedro some minutes.”

Despite the tough feedback, Maresca’s comments underline his commitment to helping Mudryk improve and become a key player for Chelsea.