Mykhailo Mudryk

Steven Gerrard has criticised Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk for his role in England's opening goal against Ukraine on Sunday.

[Harry Kane](https://metro.co.uk/tag/harry-kane/) opened the scoring after 37 minutes, latching onto Saka’s cross from the right wing to convert from close range. They work unbelievably hard and they are a joy to work with. ‘It is a top-level finish [from Saka]. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Gareth Southgate’s side eased to a 2-0 win at Wembley to make it two wins from two](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/26/bukayo-saka-stunner-lights-up-englands-comfortable-win-over-ukraine-18505709/) in their [Euro 2024 qualifying campaign](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/26/england-euro-2024-qualifying-group-fixtures-results-and-tv-channel-2-18505140/). [Steven Gerrard](https://metro.co.uk/tag/steven-gerrard/) has criticised [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1)’s [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://metro.co.uk/tag/mykhailo-mudryk/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) for his role in England’s opening goal against [Ukraine](https://metro.co.uk/tag/ukraine/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3) on Sunday.

Supporters of Premier League leaders Arsenal have taken to social media in numbers on Saturday evening, to take aim at Ukraine and Chelsea star Mykhailo ...

Sitting pretty eight points clear at the Premier League summit, and with Leandro Trossard - brought in as a Mudryk alternative - continuing to impress, it should therefore come as little surprise to hear that those of a Gunners persuasion have not been at all shy in making their voices heard online on Sunday night... And the aforementioned Mudryk, for his part, majorly struggled in efforts to make an impact. For those not aware, wide-man Mudryk was afforded his latest opportunity to impress on the big stage a short time ago.

Did Arsenal dodge a bullet by losing out to Chelsea in the January transfer battle for Mykhailo Mudryk? Have your say in GOAL's latest community article..

Or is it simply too early to be judging the Ukrainian winger? [Mudryk was arguably their worst performer](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bukayo-saka-mykhailo-mudryk-england-ukraine-arsenal-star-classy-display/bltcdce0a8a45fbc23a) before he was subbed off in the 61st minute. Do you think Mudryk is destined to join the long list of big-money additions to flop at Chelsea?

Chelsea supporters from around the world would have likely had a keen interest in the England vs Ukraine 2024 qualifier on Sunday evening.

Chilwell and Mudryk could heavily impact each others' careers at Stamford Bridge, with both being played on the left. At full time, the two Gunners were captured in conversation while Chilwell and Mudryk were also caught speaking after the referee's final whistle. Not only were Ben Chilwell and Mykhailo Mudryk both in action, but several of the Blues' summer transfer targets were also given another opportunity to impress.

SportsBrief.com News - Arsenal fans have expressed their delight after Bukayo Saka sat down Mykhailo Mudryk during England's Euro 2024 qualifier encounter ...

[Liverpool](https://sportsbrief.com/football/liverpool/) on his debut. [Lions](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/lions/). [Mudryk will be a key player](https://sportsbrief.com/football/chelsea/37026-mykhailo-mudryk-ukraine-boss-tips-winger-chelseas-key-man-season/) next season. ["Recommended for you" ](https://sportsbrief.com/recommended/)and enjoy! [Arsenal](https://sportsbrief.com/football/arsenal/) and Chelsea against each other. [Fred Kennedy](https://sportsbrief.com/authors/fred-kennedy/)

Did Arsenal dodge a bullet by losing out to Chelsea in the January transfer battle for Mykhailo Mudryk? Have your say in GOAL's latest community article..

Or is it simply too early to be judging the Ukrainian winger? [Mudryk was arguably their worst performer](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bukayo-saka-mykhailo-mudryk-england-ukraine-arsenal-star-classy-display/bltcdce0a8a45fbc23a) before he was subbed off in the 61st minute. Do you think Mudryk is destined to join the long list of big-money additions to flop at Chelsea?

Chelsea news: Mykhailo Mudryk was taken off after the hour mark in an international clash after struggling to hit expectations and former Liverpool captain ...

He told Channel 4: "From a Ukraine point of view, it’s fantastic play from England as they open the pitch up, but you would be really disappointed if you’re the coach with Mudryk. "But at the same time, it’s not a straight road, it’s not just a play and everything happens in a linear way. It’s not easy for him to just arrive in the middle of pre-season for him and to come into a new country, new club, new league, and just hit his absolute maximum level." "Sometimes you just need a bit of training time, you need a breather. [Graham Potter ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-reece-james-injury-chelsea-26565465)told a press conference on Mudryk's struggles. After a period without playing, the Ukraine international was put straight into action in some difficult circumstances to regain fitness.

Steven Gerrard was left very unimpressed by what Mykhailo Mudryk did against England for Ukraine last night.

However, he was unable to boost his case for minutes at Wembley last night. [Graham Potter.](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/graham-potter/) [Let us know](https://grv.media/feedback/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thechelseachronicle.com%2Finternational%2Freally-disappointed-steven-gerrard-not-impressed-after-seeing-what-mykhailo-mudryk-did-against-england-yesterday%2F) [responsibility weighed heavily on him, ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/pundit-view/not-ready-yet-frank-leboeuf-calls-for-patience-with-22-year-old-chelsea-player/)with him struggling to have any real impact on the game on the left. [impressing against Leicester City ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/pundit-view/paul-merson-claims-chelsea-22-year-old-looked-dangerous-in-leicester-win/)when he was thrown in from the off, he has faced a number of games without even getting off the bench at Stamford Bridge. [Mudryk](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/mykhailo-mudryk/), who carried the hopes of his nation on his shoulders when it came to launching any Ukraine attacks. [Working for Channel 4 ](https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/blog/uefa-league)on the game, the former Liverpool player thought the Chelsea man could have done a lot better to stop Bukayo Saka’s cross to Harry Kane to open the scoring.

It has been shared what Ben Chilwell did to Chelsea teammate Mykhailo Mudryk at full-time of yesterday's game.

While he enjoyed his afternoon, his club teammate, Mudryk, will not have been as impressed. He said: “Chilwell waited for Mudryk and then left the pitch with him after he went to the away fans.” This may explain why Kinsella has claimed that he stuck around after the game to speak with the Ukrainian as they left the field. [Mudryk,](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/mykhailo-mudryk/) as he failed to impress or have [any real impact on the game](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/international/really-disappointed-steven-gerrard-not-impressed-after-seeing-what-mykhailo-mudryk-did-against-england-yesterday/) before being replaced on the hour mark. [first appearance for his country ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/ben-chilwell-to-make-first-england-appearance-since-2021-against-ukraine/)in over a year. Journalist Nizaar Kinsella revealed that Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell waited for Mykhailo Mudryk at full-time to walk off the pitch with him yesterday.

The Blues' £88.5million January signing failed to impress again for Ukraine against England at Wembley.

It takes us almost a long time to get together and move to our training camp before the games. Like the rest of his countrymen, Mudryk is a man affected by Russia’s invasion and deserves time and patience. He said: “I ask them what is happening, what the situation is now and how they are. They take gruelling bus and train journeys to their club matches with air travel not possible. Everything about what the situation is like in our country.” In 61 minutes, he managed a single tame shot, gave the ball away 12 times and completed just one dribble.

Leicester City v Chelsea FC - Premier League · Chelsea FC via Getty Images ; England v Ukraine: Group C - UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round · The FA via Getty Images.

His pace and direct running make him a good option and could stop Potter’s team from becoming too congested in the centre of the pitch. In theory, Mudryk could perform well on the left side of the Chelsea frontline. Chelsea can’t afford to have the 22-year-old on the periphery of their squad. Arsenal continue to stride towards the Premier League title while Mudryk is standing still at Chelsea. Sometimes you need a breather. How will Mudryk fit into Potter’s team once he has acclimatised to his new surroundings?

Steven Gerrard was less than impressed with Mykhailo Mudryk for his role in England's opening goal against Ukraine on Sunday.

[The Three Lions won 2-0 at Wembley](/sport/football/bukayo-saka-england-ukraine-b1070034.html) to make it two wins from two in the international break, following their win away to Italy in their opening Euro 2024 qualifying match, as Harry Kane opened the scoring with his 55th England goal before [Bukayo Saka](/topic/bukayo-saka) doubled the lead. For England’s opening goal, Mudryk allowed Saka to cut inside onto his left foot and put in a cross that Kane bundled home at the back post, and Ukraine then once again let the Arsenal winger onto his stronger foot for the second as he curled a brilliant finish into the top corner. [Mykhailo Mudryk](/topic/mykhailo-mudryk) for his role in [England](/topic/england)’s opening goal against [Ukraine](/topic/ukraine) on Sunday.

The Blues' £88.5million January signing failed to impress again for Ukraine against England at Wembley.

Did Arsenal dodge a bullet by losing out to Chelsea in the January transfer battle for Mykhailo Mudryk? Have your say in GOAL's latest community article..

Or is it simply too early to be judging the Ukrainian winger? [Mudryk was arguably their worst performer](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bukayo-saka-mykhailo-mudryk-england-ukraine-arsenal-star-classy-display/bltcdce0a8a45fbc23a) before he was subbed off in the 61st minute. Do you think Mudryk is destined to join the long list of big-money additions to flop at Chelsea?