Alonso hails ’emotional’ Mudryk return in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Juventus

Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

Mykhailo Mudryk makes his highly anticipated return to Chelsea after a 20-month suspension, featuring in their match against Juventus.

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HONG KONG, Aug 4 : Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said no decision has been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future but expressed his delight at welcoming the winger back after he was cleared to return to action following a lengthy doping suspension.The Ukraine international has not played for Chelsea since November 2024, spendi

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he is "very happy" to be welcoming Mykhailo Mudryk back into his squad, but it is "too early" to understand what he can do.