The Chelsea forward settled with Xabi Alonso, allowing the Ukrainian to take off his playing days.

On Wednesday, September 5, 2026, Mikhailo Mudryk took part in a friendly match against Juventus, which took place in Hong Kong. Ukrainian vyshov on the 82nd khvilina, replacing Nicholas Jackson, who was still active after the break.

His friend Nicholas voluntarily agreed to give up his place on the field so that Mikhailo Mudryk could come on as a substitute until the end of the match. Journalist Simon Johnson (The Athletic) reports on this..

According to Dzherel, the Senegalese striker made special arrangements with head coach Xabi Alonso, so that the Ukrainian would not be able to return to the field after the difficult break.

This addition from Jackson became another confirmation of the garish atmosphere in the middle of the team and the encouragement that Mudryk rejects from his partners after his turn.

Mikhailo Mudryk moved to Chelsea in 2023, signing a contract after transferring from Donetsk Shakhtar. The sum totaled 70 million euros with possible bonuses for another 30 million euros. Before his foreign appearance, the Ukrainian played 73 official matches for the London club, scoring 10 goals and providing 9 assists.