“2 games without improvement” “I hope Enzo Maresca will not start him” – Mikel Obi urges Enzo Maresca to drop 23-years-old Chelsea man ahead of Conference league
Mykhailo Mudryk was substituted at halftime against Wolves, and Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca expressed his displeasure with the decision, saying he was “not happy”.
Pedro Neto, a recent addition, replaced Mudryk in the second half following his poor first-half display. Maresca’s choice proved wise as Chelsea triumphed 6-2, with goals from Joao Felix in his first matchback since rejoining the team permanently and a hat-trick from Noni Madueke.
“Because I was not happy,” Maresca said at a press conference when asked why the Ukrainian was hooked at the break. “In some moments we can manage some situations better. He was working hard off the ball but on the ball, I expect a bit more quality from Misha. He had some good moments today but the reason why was to change it and give Pedro some minutes.”
In the meanwhile, Enzo Maresca has been urged by former Chelsea player Mikel Obi to bench Mudryk before Chelsea’s conference league matchup with Servette:
John Mikel Obi said: “We need to win the game easily, I think all of us can see what the team do in the second half of the game against Wolves”
“Enzo Maresca should use the formation he used in the second half and drop Mudryk”
“Mudryk is a fine player but he needs lots of consistent players on the pitch to make Chelsea to compete for titles this season” He stated.
Chelsea will face Servette in the second leg of the Conference will be looking forward to secure European football games again.