Chelsea will face Real Betis in the Conference League final on Wednesday night in Poland.
Ahead of the match, Mykhailo Mudryk has shocked everyone by turning up unannounced in the Chelsea kit ahead of the game.
According to The Sun, Enzo Maresca was taken by surprise when he was informed that Mudryk had returned from the wilderness.
Mykhailo Mudryk has arrived in Poland to watch the Conference League final between Chelsea and Real Betis. He will not be able to play in the match, but it is reported that Mudryk can get a winner/runner-up medal. pic.twitter.com/BFbAORimo9
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Mudryk is banned from playing football after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium whilst on international duty.
The suspended winger is expected to be in attendance, per journalist Bobby Vincent, after making a big contribution earlier in the Conference League campaign.
The report claims that he has told the fans that he has paid a visit to receive a medal.
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Maresca said: “To be honest, I just… Is he here or is he coming? He’s here. I’m happy for Misha to be here.
“I don’t know, I just said that. I’m happy for Misha to be here.”
The 24-year-old played six Conference League games this season, scoring three goals.
The Ukraine international was one of Chelsea’s big-money recruits, but he hasn’t been able to justify his price tag. He has managed three goals and five assists in 15 appearances across all competitions before his suspension.