Mudryk is building his fitness after rejoining Chelsea's squad, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Football London. "We are thrilled that Misha could be with us. We are thrilled. I think that you could see his smile, how great it was for him to be part of a team, because he's been a long time training on his own. And fitness level, we will see. But he has been working hard and now it's about trying to get to do things, passing the ball to teammates, having to integrate in the dynamic. But the first feeling from everyone, we are happy that he's back with us in the team. We trained yesterday. He came directly from the airport to the hotel. So, yesterday was more about the feelings, more about the emotions, to be back with the players to assess the fitness level. But yes, he could play, maybe 90 minutes too early, but he can be selected. He's selected, so he can play."
Analysis:Mudryk returned to team training for the first time since December 2024 after his doping case was resolved, and manager Xabi Alonso's comments confirm he is available for selection despite the long layoff, even if a full 90 minutes remains unlikely for now. His reintegration continues as Chelsea looks to assess his form and fitness over the coming weeks before determining his path forward with the club heading into the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
