Mudryk: Chelsea Faithful, Don’t Lose Faith — A 2026 Comeback in the Works
1 January 2026
Mudryk’s New Year Message to Chelsea Fans
As the calendar turns to 2026, Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk finally breaks his silence on social media, delivering a message of resolve and optimism for the future.
He has not played for Chelsea in almost a year, awaiting a potential sanction after a failed drug test, a setback that has kept him away from competition and the headlines.
Return, Resolve, and Chelsea’s Plans
Despite the long layoff, the 24-year-old insists he is determined to make 2026 a different year and to show Chelsea that they don’t need to splash big money on a new winger every season, especially after signing Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens last summer.
Through an Instagram Story, Mudryk greeted his followers with New Year wishes and then sent a positive message about what lies ahead, hinting that he intends to remain in West London rather than seek a move away.
Mudryk said: 'Happy New Year to all my fans. I just want to say thank you for your support. I see all your messages and I truly appreciate them, so please don’t lose faith in me, because I haven’t lost faith in myself. I can’t wait to see you soon.'
His last Chelsea appearance in a Europa Conference League match vs. Heidenheim was in November 2024, with his last Premier League involvement on December 1, 2024, coming as a substitute versus Aston Villa.
With the long absence and a weekly wage around £100k without minutes, many questioned whether he remained part of Chelsea’s plans. A source in November suggested Chelsea still intended to reintegrate him, and it was not expected that the potential sanction would sideline him for the entire period.
As Mudryk looks toward a fresh start, his comeback is a test of Chelsea’s strategy and his own resilience—a developing narrative in the West London saga.
PUNCHLINES: If 2026 is a comeback, Mudryk will need fewer offside violations than my Wi‑Fi has buffering problems—both will have smoother connections. And if things still wobble, at least the saga will give us more plot twists than a soap opera on a rainy day.
