Chelsea hook Mudryk off at half-time – and Arsenal fans adamant they ‘dodged bullet’
Chelsea boss Graham Potter’s half-time substitution of Mykhaylo Mudryk delighted Arsenal supporters on social media after they missed out on the Ukraine international.
The forward failed to have an impact in the first-half of their Premier League clash against Fulham and was withdrawn for Noni Madueke by Potter to the delight of their north London rivals.
One Arsenal fan said: “Mudryk hooked at half-time. Aubameyang dropped completely. I’m enjoying watching Chelsea right now.”
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Another posted: “#Mudryk lol, Arsenal dodged a bullet.”
A third wrote: “Mudryk hooked at halftime. Lmao. €100M only to be hooked at halftime. His head is probably at Arsenal that lad.”
A fourth concluded: “Mudryk ghosted and was subbed at half time. Arsenal fans were saying we should pay up for the Ukrainian Anthony Elanga.”
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Mudryk, 22, was making his first start for his new club having impressed off the bench against Liverpool, after costing the club a fee that could rise to £89million.
Speaking after the half-time break on Sky Sports, Gary Neville said: “Mudryk has had a poor first half and he’s off – that’s what you can do when have so many riches on the bench.”
Then added: “Can you hook an £80m signing at half time? It’s a brave one as it certainly won’t help his confidence.”
Chelsea went on to draw 0-0 and were left frustrated by rivals Fulham, with the stalemate leaving them ninth in the table.
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Before the match, his colleague Jamie Carragher foresaw an issue for Potter, given Chelsea’s huge spend of over £500m this season alone.
He said: “Chelsea are going to have problems with players who know they are not going to play.
“What are they going to be like in training? And how will they affect the group? That’s a big problem for Graham Potter.”
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