Mykhailo Mudryk returned to action for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years on Wednesday as the Blues suffered a 1-0 pre-season defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk’s introduction was greeted with applause from his teammates and loud cheers from thousands of Chelsea supporters inside the stadium. Mudryk operated from the left after his introduction and produced a lively performance during the closing stages. His appearance ended an absence stretching back to November 2024, but Chelsea were unable to find the cutting edge required to rescue a draw. Juventus subsequently held on to secure a 1-0 victory, but for Mudryk, the encounter marked the resumption of his Chelsea career after nearly two years away from competitive action.