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The head coach of London Chelsea, Liam Rosenior, for the first time made a detailed comment on the situation surrounding Mykhailo Mudryk. The coach of the Blues emphasized the high potential of the Ukrainian and expressed his readiness to help him return to the game after a difficult period related to doping rumors, which were denied.

Rosenior admitted that a personal meeting with Mudryk is still ahead, but he highly appreciates the talent of the 24-year-old winger. The coach emphasized that the current pause in Mykhailo’s career is the result of difficult circumstances, not game problems.

“I haven’t talked to him yet. But I definitely really want to talk. There are many things I would like to do, but I can’t,” the mentor said.

Kermanych of the Londoners emphasized that Mudryk experienced a lot of stress, and now the main task is to choose the right moment to integrate the player back into the team. Rosenior assured the fans and the player himself of his full support.

“He’s just a fantastic player. He’s been through a difficult ordeal and when the time is right for me, him and the club, I’ll definitely talk to him,” said Rosenior.

The coach concluded his comment with a promise to personally promote the progress of the Ukrainian as soon as it becomes possible: “When the right time comes, when I have a chance and I can somehow influence, I will do everything to positively influence his career,” concluded Liam.

We will remind that in December 2024, Mudryk was caught doping – the banned substance meldonium was found in his body. Before his retirement from football, the Ukrainian winger played 73 matches for Chelsea, scored 10 goals and provided 11 assists. Mudryk’s last official match took place at the end of November 2024 in the Conference League against Heidenheim (2:0), where he scored a goal.