John Obi Mikel gives Chelsea some Mykhailo Mudryk advice as Fabrizio Romano posts update

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Brief cameo appearances against Juventus, Milan and Johor Darul Ta’zim will have delighted Mudryk, who last featured competitively for Chelsea in November 2024. Behind the scenes, Mudryk has changed too.

Described as a ‘loner’ before his ban, it is claimed that Mudryk has been full of hugs and smiles following his return. The Chelsea squad were delighted to see him return – but what do Chelsea do with Mudryk?

John Obi Mikel orders Chelsea to send Mykhailo Mudryk on loan

Immediately after his return, it was claimed that Mudryk was being targeted by numerous clubs. A loan to Strasbourg has not been ruled out, with one loan left after deals for Genesis Antwi and Filip Jorgensen.

Coventry City are among Mudryk’s admirers, with Frank Lampard keen to reunite with the Ukraine talent. It is unclear if Chelsea will choose to loan Mudryk out, as Xabi Alonso assesses whether to keep him.

Speaking on his Obi One podcast, former Blues midfielder Mikel believes his old side should send the £90m man on loan: “Get him out on loan. Right now, I think that’s the best bet for the club.

“Make sure they find the best club for him to play, week in week out, because the kid has got talent. You get better by playing games, not training. And I’m sure the club knows they have to do that,” he said.

Mudryk has set Chelsea a deadline. He wants a decision on his future by the middle of the month, and we are now approaching that juncture. Alonso can make a clear decision with his whole squad at Cobham.

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Misha wants to join a Premier League club.

Reece James, Morgan Rogers, Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix, Valentin Barco and Enzo Fernandez return, and with the whole complement in front of him, Alonso is best-placed to make a decision on Mudryk.

Romano posted this earlier today: “Chelsea are open to considering a loan for Mudryk to let him play regularly. Italian clubs and Strasbourg are options. Understand preference is a Premier League club.”

All the signs are pointing towards a loan exit, and as things stand, it looks as if Coventry might be the side to land Mudryk’s services. Under a manager he knows, in a side where he’ll start, it could be perfect.