Alonso hails ’emotional’ Mudryk return in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Juventus

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's emotional return to the pitch following a doping ban during a friendly match against Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Mudryk entered the game as an 82nd-minute substitute for Nicolas Jackson, marking his first appearance for Chelsea in nearly two years.

The Ukrainian winger's return to action drew warm applause from his teammates and loud cheers from the supporters gathered at Kai Tak Stadium. Despite the positive reception of Mudryk's comeback, Chelsea ultimately suffered a 1-0 defeat to Juventus in the encounter.