Chelsea 23 years old winger Mykhailo Mudryk has failed to impress coach Mauricio Pochettino as report from Football Insider suggest the coach and his backroom staffs has question mark over his technical abilities.
The Ukrainian joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donesk a year ago for a staggering headline fee of over £88.5M in a keenly contested bidding with fellow London rival Arsenal FC.
Recent inside reports suggests Chelsea Argentine tactician Mauricio Pochettino is running out of patience with a feeling, the Player lacks some key abilities and football intelligence required to be able to fit into his playing philosophy.
The general concern from the coach and his technical crew hinge on the winger’s purported lack of “football brain”, ability to blend and thrive in his playing system, combine play and his end product.
Mudryk has not started Chelsea’s last three matches with Nicolas Jackson and Raheem sterling taking his place in the left wing with growing concerns about his future at the club.
Many European clubs including Bayern Munich has previously shown interest in the winger with Chelsea blocking an official offer for a loan move to Allianze Arena in this Year’s January transfer window to offer him more playing time.
This season, the Winger has made 19 appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League, starting nine times and contributing 3 goals and 2 assists.
Additionally, he has played in 2 FA Cup matches without recording a goal or assist, and has appeared in 4 League Cup matches, scoring 1 goal and 0 assists.
Some football experts believe irregular playing opportunities stem from his fluctuating performances compounded by the pressure of a high-value transfer and the psychological impact of relocating from a war ravaged country could be a key factors affecting the player.
The next summer will be very crucial for the player’s future at Chelsea as the management will decide on whether to loan him out or to give him time to continue his development with the club.
