With the strength in depth that is now available at Chelsea in the attacking positions, it has caused real issues for one candidate’s immediate future at the club.
Mykhailo Mudryk was an unused substitute at the weekend in the Blues’ narrow win against Bournemouth, with Enzo Maresca feeling like other players were more likely to make an impact.
The boss was proved right, with Jadon Sancho and Christopher Nkunku combining for the only goal of the game late on.
(R) Mychajlo Mudryk of Chelsea battles for the ball during the UEFA Europa Conference League Play-Offs Second Leg match between Servette FC and Che...
With Pedro Neto, Joao Felix and Noni Madueke all playing their part too, it looks clear that Mudryk is near the bottom of the list when it comes to options.
Maresca is already reportedly losing patience in the Ukraine international, with him having to be constantly giving him instructions whenever he is on the pitch.
Chelsea ready to offer Mudryk in swap for Lautaro Martinez
This is perhaps why it is being reported that they are prepared to give him up as part of a deal for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.
According to Doble Amarilla, the Blues are also willing to lose Carney Chukwuemeka and Benoit Badiashile too if it meant they could get the Balon d’Or nominee into the club.
Martinez has been on Chelsea’s radar for a while now, with former manager Mauricio Pochettino one of those who is a huge fan of his.
Teammate Marcus Thuram also really rates him, describing him earlier this year as the best striker in the world.
Carney Chukwuemeka likely to be annoyed at Enzo Maresca
Chukwuemeka is one player who is likely a little frustrated with Maresca at this stage, with his recent comments suggesting he was going to have a pathway back into the first team after not being sold in the summer.
However, he was again not in the matchday squad at the weekend, despite being present in first team training.
Badiashile is also struggling for opportunities at this stage, with him way behind Levi Colwill in the pecking order as far as the left central defender goes.
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