When Mykhailo Mudryk entered the pitch at Anfield for his first appearance in Chelsea colours it was almost impossible to think that the Blues had not spent their money well. The £62million signing gave an exciting first impression that left James Milner in a spin and Graham Potter with a mouthwatering prospect on the wing.
That electric cameo perhaps wasn't a perfect sign of things to come. The Ukraine international arrived at Stamford Bridge lacking match fitness having not played since November and Potter instead carefully managed the 22-year-old's minutes in the following weeks.
Mudryk has made seven appearances since his January arrival and was left on the bench as Chelsea twice gave up their lead to draw with Everton at the weekend. Many questioned the introduction of Christian Pulisic to the starting lineup while more cast doubt over the quality of Potter's substitutions that saw the former Shakhtar Donetsk winger remain on the bench.
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