Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk was thrown into his first start for his new club on Friday night against west London rivals Fulham at Stamford Bridge. The Ukraine international made the switch to Stamford Bridge in January, signing for a fee that could rise to as much as £88.5million.
It came as a huge surprise given the links with a move to Arsenal as well as the Gunners having several bids turned down by Shakhtar Donetsk. It was the Blues that came out on top though as the new ownership stamped their authority in the market by landing the 22-year-old.
Mudryk was handed his first minutes from the bench away at Liverpool in a 0-0 draw, but looked particularly bright in those few touches he was afforded. A week off followed as the side weren't in FA Cup action, meaning more preparation was put in before making his full debut against Fulham.
