It feels like an 18-month pre-season - Mudryk on returning to the field
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Mykhailo Mudryk returned to training with Chelsea after his suspension was cancelled, calling it a joyful moment. He trained six days a week to reassert himself.
Ukrainian winger of London’s "Chelsea," Mykhailo Mudryk, commented on his return to the pitch after an 18-month suspension. The footballer said that he was happy to return to training and matches, and added that his goal was to make his mark again. Mudryk said this to "Chelsea"’s press service, reports UNN.
Of course, I’m very happy. It’s been quite a while, so returning to the same training ground is a truly joyful moment for me. I feel good, great. I’m grateful to be back on the pitch. It was so nice to see everyone again. I was given a warm welcome
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He added that he had greatly missed the training process, and especially the matches, the fight for victory and the constant striving for more.
According to "Chelsea"’s press service, many of Mudryk’s teammates noted how impressed they were by the level of physical fitness the Ukrainian demonstrated after his return, and he told us about the training regimen he followed to return in the best possible shape.
I would say it was like a preseason that lasted 18 months. So I trained—I trained very intensely. I didn’t give up and simply tried to work at full strength. I trained six days a week, following the right recovery routine, sleep schedule, nutrition—everything. Everything was the same, except there were two training sessions a day
According to him, his goal was to return and make his mark again in the football world.
"That was my mission, and I knew what I needed to do for that. You can achieve something only through hard work," the winger noted.
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Ukrainian footballer Mykhailo Mudryk stated that the temporary suspension had been lifted and that his focus would be on returning to football.
On August 3, after the cancellation of his four-year suspension, Mudryk officially returned to "Chelsea."
On August 5, Mudryk came on as a substitute for the first time since November 2024 in a preseason friendly against "Juventus" in Hong Kong.
London’s "Chelsea" noticed a change in the behavior of Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk following his suspension. Whereas previously the Ukrainian had been rather reserved and inclined to keep to himself, after arriving in Hong Kong for the team’s training camp, the winger spoke extensively with club staff, greeted them with hugs and tried to interact with as many people as possible.