Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino addresses Mudryk's lack of playing time
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino explained why Mykhailo Mudryk is not getting much playing time in the press conference ahead of the Blues' Premier League match against Wolves.
9 months ago
Mykhailo Mudryk was Chelsea's star signing last winter transfer window, joining the Stamford Bridge outfit from Shakhtar Donetsk for 100 million euros on an eight-year deal.
However, although the signing of the Ukrainian winger looked set to be a star for the Blues, the truth is that he is not living up to expectations. In fact, the Ukraine international has yet to establish himself as a regular starter for England.
Mudryk has made 24 official appearances for Chelsea this season so far, but only 12 of them have been starts, in which he has scored four goals and made one assist.
Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino explained in a press conference ahead of the Premier League game against Wolves why Mudryk is not getting as much playing time as expected.
"Now he is on the bench. It’s about the form – if you keep your form and you are the best during every training session. It's about meritocracy. He has amazing quality and potential, but it’s team game, it’s not tennis," said the Chelsea boss.
However, although the signing of the Ukrainian winger looked set to be a star for the Blues, the truth is that he is not living up to expectations. In fact, the Ukraine international has yet to establish himself as a regular starter for England.
Mudryk has made 24 official appearances for Chelsea this season so far, but only 12 of them have been starts, in which he has scored four goals and made one assist.
Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino explained in a press conference ahead of the Premier League game against Wolves why Mudryk is not getting as much playing time as expected.
"Now he is on the bench. It’s about the form – if you keep your form and you are the best during every training session. It's about meritocracy. He has amazing quality and potential, but it’s team game, it’s not tennis," said the Chelsea boss.
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