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'What a flop' - Twitter reacts to Mudryk's first-half substitution against Fulham
Mykhailo Mudryk had an abject first half for Chelsea against Fulham, with some fans already willing to right of the Blues' €100 million arrival from Shakhtar Donetsk…
Mudryk arrived at Chelsea amid much fanfare, the "Ukrainian Neymar" ending up at Stamford Bridge instead of the Emirates after the Blues had outbid his long-time admirers Arsenal.
There were shoots of promise on his debut, too, Mudryk impressing with his direct running and attempted key passes after coming off the bench in a 0-0 draw with Liverpool.
READ: Arsenal legend 'happy' that Mudryk signed for Chelsea
Graham Potter handed Mudryk his first Premier League start against Chelsea's local rivals Fulham on Friday and he failed to build upon that first impression before being hooked for Noni Madueke at half-time.
Mudryk didn't win a single take-on, create a single chance or even take a single shot, and the Chelsea fans - and independent observers - took to Twitter to air their frustrations.
€100m Mudryk hooked at half time
45 minutes
0 shots
0 fouls won
0 chances created
0 take-ons completed
0 passes into opp. box
What a flop 😂🤣😂🤣— Steve Byrne (@Fishthemod) February 3, 2023
You was right @nonewthing Mudryk at best right now is a project player. Not 100m.
— S1 AFC (@Arsenal_S1) February 3, 2023
I can see this mudryk flopping with Chelsea
— Bro Faysal (@Ofegah) February 3, 2023
Mudryk pocketed by Tete, couldnt hack it, hooked at HT
— Fred M (@FredMoody44) February 3, 2023
As good as mudryk is he may have to learn to play with a lot more efficiency. He just isnt gonna get much of the ball at this level and has to do the most with one or two touches
— 👍 (@sabiornn) February 3, 2023
Mudryk thinks he’s that guy 😂 Thank God Arsenal didn’t get him
— Foundational Nupe Lawyer (@Egi_nupe_) February 3, 2023
Mudryk when he's not playing against a 57 year old James Milner #CHEFUL pic.twitter.com/vbmkfyaS7i
— MarkFerg (@MarkFerg_) February 3, 2023
where’s Mudryk? #CHEFUL pic.twitter.com/Ek9bWQ0P7c
— Tamsss🤴 (@Bigtammss) February 3, 2023
Mudryk was billed as the next best after he gave 53 year old Milner the run around 😂
— Ryan (@RyanKennedy1992) February 3, 2023
Mudryk was drowning in Mount's runs. Same spaces. No tracking back. Stood still when we were countering. Madueke already looks better.
— H1ghFlyingBirds 🇺🇦 (@PCross125) February 3, 2023