Mudryk returns after 20 months, teammate calls him 'freak'

After a long absence, Mykhailo Mudryk stepped back onto the pitch, and his teammate had a one-word reaction.

What happened. Mykhailo Mudryk made his first appearance for Chelsea since November 2024, coming on as a late substitute in a 1-0 defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong.

• Tosin Adarabioyo called Mudryk a 'freak' for maintaining fitness.
• FA resolved Mudryk's anti-doping disciplinary proceedings last week.
• Nicolas Jackson sacrificed his place for Mudryk to come on.

“freak”

— Tosin Adarabioyo

Mudryk's return marks a fresh start after his doping case was resolved, with Chelsea fans giving him a rapturous welcome.

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