Mykhailo Mudryk made his first Chelsea appearance in 20 months, coming on as a substitute in Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Juventus.
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Mudryk last played a competitive game in November 2024, when he scored in a Conference League win over Heidenheim. Days later, the Ukraine international was suspended for testing positive for banned substance meldonium.
A months-long battle to clear his name followed, before the 25-year-old was last week cleared to play again by the Football Association.
Tour of Asia
Mudryk subsequently flew out to Hong Kong to join the rest of the Chelsea squad on their tour of Asia, along with new signing Danny Welbeck, who started against Juventus.
Mudryk was introduced in the 82nd minute, wearing the number 43 shirt. He replaced Nicolas Jackson, who had come on at half-time and impressed.
Future uncertain
It remains to be seen if Mudryk has a role at Chelsea this season, amid suggestions the club will look to loan the player out.
Asked about Mudryk's future last week, manager Xabi Alonso said: "No decision has been made. Everything has happened so quick, so the main thing is thinking about the person, to feel that he was back in the group dynamic, part of a team, and we need to assess [how he is doing]."
"But for sure, he's a special player. It's a special case with him, so we need to be sensitive."
Mudryk, who joined from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 in a deal worth up to £89million, has scored 10 goals in 73 appearances for Chelsea. He still has five years to run on his contract.
