Mudryk tipped to flourish at Chelsea

Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk who moved to Chelsea in a January switch from Shakhtar Donetsk has been tipped to impress at the club.

While he has had to be patient for a regular game time in the Blues squad, former Chelsea star Shevchenko understands why Potter has allowed Mudryk time to acclimatise to the Premier League, a new country and a new club.

The former striker said he is keen to see the Ukrainian flourish at Stamford Bridge and will be monitoring his progress over the next few months and years.

‘I wish I had come to Chelsea at his age,’ said Shevchenko, who scored 22 goals across two seasons at Stamford Bridge.

‘What worked for me in Milan and London was immersing myself in the culture, studying the language so I could communicate with my teammates.

‘That will help him acclimatise quicker which is important when you move to any country in the world. On the pitch, the club and the manager will provide him with everything he needs to raise his level.

‘Chelsea have bought a talented player when he is very young, for the future. He’s just starting his path in a massive football career. But his first step has been the right step, coming to Chelsea. He’s part of an ambitious project and he’s in good hands.’