When will Mykhailo Mudryk make his Chelsea debut?

Carlo Garganese

• Updated: 18 Jan 2023 11:39 GMT
• 4 min read

Mykhailo Mudryk is set to make his Chelsea debut on Saturday in the Premier League against Liverpool.

The Blues travel to Anfield on January 21 for a crucial Premier League clash.

Both sides are languishing in mid-table on 28 points, 10 points off the top four.

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Mudryk is in Chelsea training and could even start from the first whistle against Liverpool as Christian Pulisic and Raheem Sterling are injuried, while Joao Felix is suspended.

Mudryk officially joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday for a fee that will reach €100 million.

The Blues successfully hijacked Arsenal’s deal for the winger, and the transfer was announced 15 minutes into Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

Mudryk had long been expected to join Arsenal, but were gazumped by a €100m offer from Chelsea.

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Mudryk signed an eight and a half year contract with Chelsea until the summer of 2031, with the Blues offering the player a much higher salary than Arsenal also.

"I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea," Mudryk said after completing his move.

"This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career. I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff."

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Mudryk was present at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s win over Crystal Palace, although he was of course ineligible to play.

The 21-year-old is considered as one of the most exciting young wingers in Europe having burst onto the scene over the last year.

The young wide-man - who has been nicknamed "the Ukrainian Neymar" by fans – had been flirting with Arsenal continuously since the summer.

Mudryk was in fine form for Shakhtar this season, scoring eight goals and making 10 assists from 18 games.

Chelsea hope that Mudryk can help rescue a top four spot in the Premier League this season and a win over Liverpool is crucial if they are to rescue their season.