Mudryk makes comeback as Juventus edge Chelsea in close match
Mykhailo Mudryk returned to action for Chelsea after a long absence, coming on as a substitute in their narrow loss to Juventus. The Ukraine international received strong support from fans at Kai Tak Stadium. His return follows the end of his suspension for a doping violation. Despite his comeback, Chelsea could not avoid defeat in a closely contested game.
Match highlights
- Mykhailo Mudryk made his first Chelsea appearance in 20 months, coming on in the 82nd minute against Juventus in Hong Kong.
- The match took place at Kai Tak Stadium, where 43,000 fans welcomed Mudryk just five days after his suspension ended.
- Mudryk last played for Chelsea in November 2024, when he scored in a Conference League win over Heidenheim.
- Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso decided to include Mudryk after open and closed training sessions.
- Juventus won the match 1-0 thanks to a 68th-minute goal by Edon Zhegrova, handing Chelsea their second straight defeat under Alonso.
