Xabi Alonso pleased as Mudryk returns after doping suspension is lifted

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·6 August 2026

Juventus Turin beat Chelsea 1-0 in a Wednesday friendly.

According to L'Équipe, Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso welcomed the return to action of Mykhailo Mudryk.

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Mudryk was back on the pitch after his doping suspension was lifted.

Alonso said the club were happy for Mudryk.

He focused on that positive despite the result.

Source: L'Équipe

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