Mykhailo Mudryk returns in Chelsea defeat as Milan pay tribute to Baresi
Mykhailo Mudryk made his return to Chelsea following a long-term doping ban during a friendly match against Juventus. Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in a separate friendly fixture.
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Covers the return of a high-profile athlete to professional sports and provides updates on major European football club preparations.
Mykhailo Mudryk came on as a substitute for Nicolas Jackson in the 82nd minute in Chelsea’s defeat. Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC/Getty Images Mykhailo Mudryk came on as a substitute for Nicolas Jackson in the 82nd minute in Chelsea’s defeat. Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC/Getty Images Friendlies Mykhailo Mudryk returns in Chelsea defeat as Real Betis see off Arsenal Chelsea beaten 1-0 by Juventus in Hong Kong friendly
Arsenal defeated 3-1 by Real Betis in Dublin
Prefer the Guardian on Google Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk’s “emotional” return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat by Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Mudryk came on as a substitute for Nicolas Jackson in the 82nd minute, drawing applause from his teammates and loud cheers from Chelsea fans in the 43,575 crowd at Kai Tak Sports Park.
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