Mauricio Pochettino has explained the remarkable changes that in-form Mykhailo Mudryk has undergone since the Argentine took charge of Chelsea.
The Ukrainian is finally starting to deliver on the promises that prompted Chelsea to pay £89million to snatch him from Shakhtar Donetsk in January. Pochettino believes a boost in confidence and the player’s adaptation to the club have been key.
“After three months, he’s not a completely different player, because we’re not magic, but he’s a different person.
“We’re starting to see how adorable this guy is. He is so sensitive and intelligent. And how important it is to give confidence in life and to trust. When people have confidence, they can open up and start expressing their talent in football.
“Misha (Mudryk) is doing very well in his relationships with the team, the coaching staff, the medical staff and the club. This is a considerable improvement.
Mudryk has certainly had a difficult start in west London, his struggles symbolizing the chaos wrought by new co-owner Todd Boehly’s remarkable recruitment drive. With the arrival of Pochettino and the reduction of Chelsea’s injury list, Blues fans are finally starting to see the talent of the 22-year-old winger.
