The Blues manager explained what would have to be offered to new signing Ukrainian player Mykhailo Mudryk after his side’s narrow victory over the Eagles
What did Potter say about Mykhailo Mudryk?
An £89 million ($109 million) winger was present at Stamford Bridge as a bullet headbutt from Havertz was enough to give the Blues a decisive win. Chelsea boss Graham Potter emphasized the importance of getting points on the board over exercising his style of play, although the head coach highlighted the new signing of Mykhailo Mudryk as an opportunity to add an element of attacking flair.
The Blues’ manager told reporters they were happy for the three points today. According to Graham Potter, they played reasonably well overall, they had their moments, but today it was all about getting the win – parking it like three valuable points against a team that was also pushing. They try to play well and he thought they did at times, you have to understand the context of the situation they’re in so it’s not sensational football all the time. Kai Havertz worked the line really well. Kai pushed and pushed, the coach is happy that he got the winning goal.
When he pressed his Ukrainian player, Graham said that Mykhailo Mudryk is a young player with a great future, exciting. One against one, direct, attacks the back line. Mudryk can go in wide areas, but also affects the target. A truly exciting player, Potter thinks his supporters will like him. Graham says he’s just looking forward to working with Mykhailo Mudryk. According to him, if he is here until the end of his contract, they will all be happy!
A little about the topic
The Blues’ narrow victory over Crystal Palace was their first win since December 27 and only their second league win since mid-October, giving Potter some much-needed breathing room. Despite the recent signing of the 22 year old, it still looks like an interesting end to the West London transfer window, with PSV’s Madueke last in a long list of Stamford Bridge-linked names.
The Blues have revealed the jersey number the Ukrainian winger will be awarded following his £89m ($109m) transfer from Shakhtar Donestok.
How was everything?
Mykhailo Mudryk is the latest big-money signing at Stamford Bridge, with a stunning eight-month deal signed in west London. The Blues have fended off interest from PL rivals Gunners to land the Ukrainian, with Chelsea hoping they’ll be the ones to benefit from the young winger’s undeniable potential.
What shirt number will Mykhailo Mudryk have and who wore it before?
The Blues’ latest addition was gifted to the Stamford Bridge faithful during a 1-0 victory over the Eagles, confirming at the time that Mykhailo Mudryk would inherit the No. 15 jersey.
The Ukrainian is following in the footsteps of French player Kurt Zouma when it comes to wearing No. 15 in the Blues, with the defender the latest man to fill that jersey for Chelsea. However, there have been a few notable names to fill that position on the Chelsea squad roster. Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba took over the jersey upon his arrival in 2004, while Malouda wore it when he won the Champions League. De Bruyne and Salah also wore number 15 during their oblivious stink at Stamford Bridge.