**Chelsea players were asking questions as news spread that Mykhailo Mudryk had been cleared to return to football, with many inside the club reportedly delighted for the winger.**
The latest update offers an insight into how Xabi Alonso’s squad reacted to the end of his lengthy absence.
Mudryk had not played professional football since November 2024 after an anti-doping case kept him away from Chelsea for almost two years.
His suspension was lifted last week, allowing the Ukraine international to immediately resume training and playing.
[ReadChelsea previously reported on Mudryk’s determination to return while he was still awaiting the outcome of his case](https://readchelsea.com/2026/07/17/chelsea-89m-star-drops-cryptic-return-hint-during-ban-appeal/), with the winger continuing to work individually throughout his absence.
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> There are many within the club who are delighted for the Ukrainian after nearly two years of not playing any professional… [pic.twitter.com/w4Uhy9nMGD](https://t.co/w4Uhy9nMGD)