Alonso delighted at Mudryk doping resolution but Chelsea lose to Spurs in Sydney

SYDNEY, Aug 1 : Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he was delighted that Mykhailo Mudryk had been cleared to return to play after being sidelined for nearly two years following a positive dope test.The Ukrainian winger last played for Chelsea in November 2024 but was granted leave to return to action immediately on Friday after the English FA resolved his disciplinary proceedings in agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency. Speaking after Chelsea went down 2-1 to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in front of a crowd of 80,363 in Sydney on Saturday, Alonso said Mudryk would join the squad in Hong Kong for the next leg of their pre-season tour. "I am very happy for him, for me also but mostly for him," the Spaniard told reporters. "We want him to feel part of the team because he's been traini