Mudryk returns to action after 600-day ban

After 600 days of solitary training, Mykhailo Mudryk finally stepped onto the pitch again.

What happened. Mykhailo Mudryk made his first appearance for Chelsea in nearly two years, coming off the bench in a friendly loss to Juventus in Hong Kong.

• Mudryk was suspended after failing a drugs test.
• He trained alone at Uxbridge and Battersea Park to stay fit.
• He wore No 43 as Cole Palmer took the No 10.

Mudryk's return marks a step towards reintegration, with clubs reportedly interested in his future.

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