Palkin gave Chelsea "valuable" advice about Mudrik

The general director of Shakhtar Donetsk Serhiy Palkin has commented on the disappointing start to the career of Chelsea's midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk, whom the Pitmen managed to sell to this club for EUR 100 million.

"Recently I talked to the Chelsea representatives and the sports director of the club and assured them that they received a real diamond in the person of Mudrik. But they have to be very, very patient. "Give this guy some time, and you'll see what kind of soccer he brings to your club," I told them.

I know 100 percent that Mudrick will be involved in many, many Chelsea trophies in the future. Because it's really very, very unique as a soccer player with unbelievable technical attributes.

I've been at Shakhtar for 20 years. I've seen a lot of players - both Ukrainian and foreign. But I've never seen such professionals who work as hard as Mudrik," Palkin told Sky Sports.

Recall that since moving to Chelsea from Shakhtar last January, Mudrik played for the London club nine games (five of which he started in the starting lineup), and of the effective actions on his account so far only one goal.