Chelsea undecided on Mudryk future, says Alonso

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

Ukrainian international Mudryk was suspended for four years after failing a 2024 drug test, but has won an appeal and was permitted on Friday to resume his football career.

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.

Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed with open arms when he rejoins Chelsea this week in Hong Kong, manager Xabi Alonso said, but the Ukrainian will not be rushed back after winning his appeal against a doping ban.

The Ukrainian winger has not played for Chelsea since November 2024 but can now return to training and first-team selection.

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

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

Forward has not played since November 2024 after ban was imposed

Tottenham Hotspur, with 10 men, secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea in a pre-season friendly, handing new manager Xabi Alonso his fir