Two former English internationals were amongst those to reveal their excitement regarding the talents of Chelsea new boy Mykhailo Mudryk on Saturday.
The name of wide-man Mudryk, of course, took its place centre stage across the Chelsea fanbase earlier today.
This came owing to the Ukrainian international – secured in a big-money deal from Shakhar Donetsk last week – being afford his Blues bow.
En route to a goalless Premier League stalemate with Liverpool, Mudryk was afforded his first chance to shine, courtesy of a 35-minute cameo off the bench.
And though he at times looked raw, the explosive potential possessed in the 22-year-old’s twinkling feet was immediately clear for all to see.
Mykhailo Mudryk’s Premier League debut by numbers:
35 mins
100% tackle success
14 passes attempted
13 passes completed
7 duels won
4 touches in opp. box
4 x possession won
3 tackles made
2 take-ons completed
1 foul won
1 shotNo player on the pitch completed more dribbles. 🩰 pic.twitter.com/rhgPs0rsOk
— Squawka (@Squawka) January 21, 2023
In turn, post-match, the Chelsea faithful were quick to make clear their excitement regarding a player expected to develop into something of a pillar at the club over the years to come.
First, speaking on BT Sport, Liverpool icon and ex-Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard had the following to say when drawn on his first impressions of the January arrival at Stamford Bridge:
“Mykhaylo Mudryk looks the real deal, some of his clips today were outstanding. He reminded me a little bit of Arjen Robben, his footwork, how quick he is, how he manipulates the ball, I would be very excited if I was Chelsea.”
And Gerrard was joined in his praise by former Manchester United star Gary Neville, who took to social media to provide a defender’s take on Mudryk’s Chelsea debut:
Seeing Mudryk for 10 mins I wouldn’t like to play against him!
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) January 21, 2023
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