Enzo Maresca explains why ‘slow’ learner Mykhailo Mudryk is starting to prove worth
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Enzo Maresca admitted Mykhailo Mudryk has been a slower learner than his Chelsea teammates but praised the winger’s performance in his side’s 4-1 win over Panathinaikos. It was an efficient yet thorough display in Athens to maintain the visitors’ perfect start in the Conference League and the Ukrainian’s contribution was key, scoring the second goal with a brave header as well as setting up two goals for Joao Felix. Former Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri tapped in a consolation, but despite making 11 changes from the side that lost to Liverpool, Chelsea’s dominance was never challenged. Tonight once again they showed that.” Asked whether a club of Chelsea’s size could ever prioritise this competition, Maresca said: “If we are a Champions League club, why are we in the Conference League?
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