Mudryk returns after 20-month doping absence as Chelsea fall to Juventus in Hong Kong

Mykhailo Mudryk played his first match in over 20 months, coming on in the 82nd minute of Chelsea's 1-0 pre-season loss to Juventus at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park before 43,575 fans. The Ukrainian had not played since November 2024, when an adverse meldonium finding led to provisional suspension. He was cleared after resolving his case with the Football Association. Head coach Xabi Alonso called the return "emotional."