{"id":289290,"date":"2023-09-09T21:19:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T21:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=289290"},"modified":"2023-09-09T21:19:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T21:19:44","slug":"chelsea-handed-mykhailo-mudryk-injury-scare-after-ukraines-draw-with-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/chelsea-handed-mykhailo-mudryk-injury-scare-after-ukraines-draw-with-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea handed Mykhailo Mudryk injury scare after Ukraine's draw with England"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chelsea\u2019s injury problems could be set to worsen after Mykhailo Mudryk hobbled off with a suspected calf problem in Euro 2024 qualifying on Saturday.<\/p>\n
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Mudryk started for Ukraine as they secured a 1-1 draw against England but requested to be replaced in the 90th minute after he got hurt in Wroc\u0142aw.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old fell to the floor holding his calf after a failed Cruyff turn as he tried to get past Three Lions defender Kyle Walker.<\/p>\n
In the first half, Mudryk also required medical treatment following a challenge from Marcus Rashford.<\/p>\n
Mudryk was able to continue after that but the calf problem he sustained in the second half proved to be too much as he was subbed off and replaced.<\/p>\n
Chelsea already have a lengthy injury list which includes the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah.<\/p>\n
Losing Mudryk would be a fresh blow for Mauricio Pochettino despite the Ukrainian\u2019s struggles at Stamford Bridge since his huge \u00a388.5m transfer.<\/p>\n
The Chelsea winger has made 20 appearances for the west Londoners to date, registering two assists, and he is still waiting to score his first goal for the Blues.<\/p>\n
Chelsea recently warned Mudryk to lay off the weights and cut back on extra gym sessions in a bid to help kickstart his Premier League career.<\/p>\n
The Blues lost to Nottingham Forest in their last match and return to action on Sunday as they travel to face AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.<\/p>\n