Chelsea player makes an intriguing remark about Mykhaylo Mudryk after training together
Benoit Badiashile, a defender for Chelsea, extolled the virtues of Mykhailo Mudryk, another recent acquisition.
Last weekend’s draw at Liverpool gave Blues fans a glimpse of what the Ukraine winger could bring to their team.
Mudryk became Chelsea’s fifth acquisition during the month of January. He joined for £88 million from Shakhtar Donetsk after Arsenal missed out on a deal.
Badashile joined 10 days prior, arriving from Monaco for approximately £35 million. The Frenchman’s first couple of appearances for his new club have been impressive.
During the last two weeks, he has closely observed Mudryk training. Now it is up to the 22-year-old to fulfill that potential, which he believes has a great deal of promise.
Badiashile told Capital Football: “He’s a terrific player but only the future will tell us if he can turn into a big star. But for sure he has the talent to become just that.”
Mudryk could make his debut next Friday when Chelsea takes on Fulham. The Blues have not conceded a goal while Badiashile has been on the field.
He has contributed to clean sheets for Potter’s squad against Crystal Palace and at Anfield. The 21-year-old has expressed his excitement at making the transition from French football to the Premier League.
Badiashile added: “I am a new signing and still discovering but you have to give your all to be a success here. I am very happy to be here, the level is elevated.
“The Premier League is the best league in the world. Now we have to at least believe we can [reach top four].
“Can we pull it off? I don’t know. But Chelsea are a big club and the targets have to be lofty. At every big club there are moments when the going gets tough, but I am persuaded with the big project the club has in place, we can do huge things.”
Badiashile was pleased with his team’s performance against Liverpool, but he was disappointed that his team did not win the game. He stated, “I was very happy as globally it was a good performance.
“Despite having spells when we suffered, we remained tight knit which allowed us to come away with a point. But the whole team had hoped to win.”
Chelsea player makes an intriguing remark about Mykhaylo Mudryk after training together
