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Has he really returned? A player resembling Mudryk trains with Chelsea

Is the comeback getting closer?

Football news 20 jan 2026, 12:16

Has he really returned? A player resembling Mudryk trains with Chelsea

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Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been out of football for more than a year due to a doping-related suspension. However, it now appears that his return could be drawing closer.

Details: A video has been published on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) showing a player training with Chelsea who closely resembles winger Mykhailo Mudryk.

Wait y’all see it too right? Omg he’s back!!!😭😭🇺🇦🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/CVGsO6bdwZ
— Felix⭐️ (@felix_jnf) January 20, 2026

We previously reported, Mykhailo Mudryk has been out of action since December 2024. Reports now confirm that Mudryk is returning to the Chelsea squad.

Reminder: The Matchday 7 UEFA Champions League fixture between Chelsea and Pafos will take place on Wednesday, January 21, at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off at 21:00 CET. The London club currently sit 13th in the UEFA Champions League standings, having collected ten points from six matches.

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