A player’s performance in training is praised by Mauricio Pochettino.

Mykhailo Mudryk was given the opportunity to start yesterday night against Fulham, according to Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, because of how well he has been doing in practice.

Mauricio Pochettino has stated to football.london and other media sources that Mykhailo Mudryk is playing right now because he has earned the right to. The winger scored the opening goal for Chelsea as the Blues went on to win 2-0.

In Chelsea’s first four Premier League games this season, Mudryk did not make a start, missing one due to injury.

Pochettino stated, He played because he deserved and because he’s showing in the training sessions that he deserves to be, following their victory at Craven Cottage yesterday.

He was really committed, and his performance in practice gives us the peace of mind to start him. Usually, it’s up to the athletes to prove to us that they are deserving of the opportunity.